Proverbs 25:12 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient 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.

Proverbs 25:12 Cross References

XREF:

Exodus 32:2 Aaron said to them, "Tear off the gold rings which are in the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me."

Exodus 35:22 Then all whose hearts moved them, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings and signet rings and bracelets, all articles of gold; so did every man who presented an offering of gold to the LORD.

2 Samuel 1:24 "O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, Who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, Who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

Job 28:17 "Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.

Proverbs 15:31 He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof Will dwell among the wise.

Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The LORD has made both of them.

Ezekiel 16:12 "I also put a ring in your nostril, earrings in your ears and a beautiful crown on your head. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

25:1-3 God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness. 4,5. For a prince to suppress vice, and reform his people, is the best way to support his government. 6,7. Religion teaches us humility and self-denial. He who has seen the glory of the Lord in Christ Jesus, will feel his own unworthiness. 8-10. To be hasty in beginning strife, will bring into difficulties. War must at length end, and might better be prevented. It is so in private quarrels; do all thou canst to settle the matter. 11,12. A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets. 13. See what ought to be the aim of him that is trusted with any business; to be faithful. A faithful minister, Christ's messenger, should be thus acceptable to us. 14. He who pretends to have received or given that which he never had, is like the morning cloud, that disappoints those who look for rain. 15. Be patient to bear a present hurt. Be mild to speak without passion; for persuasive language is the most effectual to prevail over the hardened mind. 16. God has given us leave to use grateful things, but we are cautioned against excess.

CONC:

Attention Attentive Best Ear Earring Ear-ring Fine Gold Listening Man's Nose-ring Obedient Ornament Pure Ready Rebuke Reprover Ring Says Sharp Wise

Attention Attentive Best Ear Earring Ear-Ring Fine Gold Listening Nose-Ring Obedient Ornament Pure Ready Rebuke Reprover Ring Sharp Wise Words

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