Proverbs 25:12 | |
NASB: [Like] an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. (NASB ©1995) GWT: [Like] a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, [so] is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. ASV: As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. BBE: 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. DBY: An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear. JPS: As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. WBS: As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. WEB: As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear. YLT: A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, [Is] the wise reprover to an attentive ear. | |
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