World English Bible
Proverbs 25:12
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 25
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lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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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.
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As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.