Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation 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. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear. an ear-ring Job 42:11 And all his brethren came to him, and all his sisters, and all that knew him before, and they ate bread with him in his house: and bemoaned him, and comforted him upon all the evil that God had brought upon him. And every man gave him one ewe, and one earring of gold. a wise Proverbs 1:8,9 That grace may be added to thy head, and a chain of gold to thy neck. . . . Proverbs 9:8 Give an occasion to a wise man, and wisdom shall be added to him. Teach a just man, and he shall make haste to receive it. Proverbs 15:5,31,32 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out. . . . Proverbs 27:5,6 Open rebuke is better than hidden love. . . . 1 Samuel 25:31-34 This shall not be an occasion of grief to thee, and a scruple of heart to my lord, that thou hast shed innocent blood, or hast revenged thyself: and when the Lord shall have done well by my lord, thou shalt remember thy handmaid. . . . Psalm 141:5 The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased: Context More Proverbs of Solomon…11To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver. 12As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.… Cross References Matthew 12:35 A good man out of a good treasure bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of an evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Exodus 32:2 And Aaron said to them: Take the golden earrings from the ears of your wives, and your sons and daughters, and bring them to me. Exodus 35:22 Both men and women gave bracelets and earrings, rings and tablets: every vessel of gold was set aside to be offered to the Lord. 2 Samuel 1:24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with scarlet in delights, who gave ornaments of gold for your attire. Job 28:17 Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it. Psalm 141:5 The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased: Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made them both. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to be rebuked by a wise man, than to be deceived by the flattery of fools. Ezekiel 16:12 And I put a jewel upon thy forehead and earrings in thy ears, and a beautiful crown upon thy head. Jump to Previous Attention Attentive Best Ear Earring Ear-Ring Fine Gold Listening Nose-Ring Obedient Ornament Pure Ready Rebuke Reprover Ring Sharp Wise WordsJump to Next Attention Attentive Best Ear Earring Ear-Ring Fine Gold Listening Nose-Ring Obedient Ornament Pure Ready Rebuke Reprover Ring Sharp Wise WordsLinks Proverbs 25:12 NIVProverbs 25:12 NLT Proverbs 25:12 ESV Proverbs 25:12 NASB Proverbs 25:12 Bible Apps Proverbs 25:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 25:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 25:12 French Bible Proverbs 25:12 German Bible Alphabetical: a an and ear earring fine gold is Like listening man's of or ornament rebuke reprover to wise OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:12 As an earring of gold (Prov. Pro Pr) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |