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Proverbs 25:12
New English Translation
Proverbs 25:12
New English Translation
12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold,[a]
so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:12 sn This saying is another example of emblematic parallelism; the first half is the simile, and the second half makes the point from it: A wise rebuke that is properly received is of lasting value. The rebuke in the ear of an obedient student is like ornaments of fine jewelry.
- Proverbs 25:12 tn The “ear of the listener” refers to the obedient disciple, the one who complies with the reproof he hears. Cf. KJV, ASV, NAB “an obedient ear.”
Proverbs 25:12
International Standard Version
Proverbs 25:12
International Standard Version
12 Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
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