World English Bible
"As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear."
— Proverbs 25:12, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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.”
Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;
lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.