Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl. "
— Proverbs 25:12, Catholic Public Domain Version
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
“Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear. ”
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.”
“Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.”
“As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.”
“Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.”
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider,
lest perhaps he may insult you, when he has heard it, and he might not cease to reproach you. Grace and friendship free a man; preserve these for yourself, lest you fall under reproach.
Whoever speaks a word at an opportune time is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.
Just like the cold of snow in a time of harvest, so also is a faithful messenger to him who sent him: he causes his soul to rest.
A man who boasts and does not fulfill his promises is like clouds and wind, when rain does not follow.
By patience, a leader shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.