💡WEB · Proverbs 25:12
What does Proverbs 25:12 mean?
"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)
Surrounding context
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.
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