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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 25) Proverbs 25:12 KJV
"As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear."
Proverbs Chapter 25, Verse 12
Proverbs 25:12 in Context (Verses 9–15 KJV)
9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:*
10
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.*
12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.*
15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.