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Proverbs 25:12
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KJ21
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.
AMP
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
AMPC
Like an earring or nose ring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and obeys.
BRG
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
CSB
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
CSBA
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
CEB
Wise correction to an ear that listens is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
CJB
Like a gold earring, like a fine gold necklace is a wise reprover to a receptive ear.
CEV
Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.
DARBY
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
DRA
As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
ERV
Wise advice to a listening ear is like gold earrings or fine jewelry.
EASY
When a wise person warns you, that is also a beautiful thing. It is like a gold ear-ring or a gold necklace.
EHV
To ears that listen, a wise person’s correction is like a gold ring or like jewelry made of pure gold.
ESV
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
ESVUK
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
EXB
A wise ·warning [correction] to ·someone who will listen [L a listening ear] is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
GNV
He that reproveth the wise and the obedient ear, is as a golden earring, and an ornament of fine gold.
GW
⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
GNT
A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.
HCSB
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
ICB
The warning of a wise person is valuable to someone who will listen. It is worth as much as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
ISV
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
JUB
As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is he who reproves a wise man who has a docile ear.
KJV
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
AKJV
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
LSB
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
LEB
A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
TLB
It is a badge of honor to accept valid criticism.
MSG
The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
MEV
As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
NOG
Like a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, so is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
NABRE
A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold— one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.
NASB
Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.
NASB1995
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
NCB
Like a gold ring or a necklace of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to an attentive ear.
NCV
A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
NET
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
NIRV
A wise judge’s warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.
NIV
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
NIVUK
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
NKJV
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
NLV
A wise man speaking strong words to a listening ear is like a piece of gold for the ear and a beautiful object of fine gold.
NLT
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
NRSVA
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
NRSVACE
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
NRSVCE
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
NRSVUE
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
OJB
As a nezem (earring) of zahav, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a mochi’ach chacham (a wise reprover) upon an obedient ozen.
RGT
He who rebukes the wise and obedient ear, is as a golden earring and an ornament of fine gold.
RSV
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
RSVCE
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
TLV
Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.
VOICE
To an attentive ear, constructive criticism from a truly wise person is like an earring or jewelry made of fine gold.
WEB
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
WYC
(As) A golden earring, and a shining pearl is he, that reproveth a wise man, and an ear obeying. (Like a golden earring, and a shining pearl, is a wise person who rebuketh someone with 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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