Proverbs 25:12

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

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All Translations

BBE 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 DBY

An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

YLT YLT

A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, `Is' the wise reprover to an attentive ear.