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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>As</i> an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, <i>so is</i> a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>Like</i> an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold <i>Is</i> a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>Like</i> an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>Like</i> an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens <i>and</i> learns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Like] a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, [so] is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man?s rebuke to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, "" [Is] the wise reprover to an attentive ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />An earring of gold and a necklace of gold, the wise one reproving upon the hearing ear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold— one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold, and a precious sardius, so is the reproof of the wise men to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />An earring of gold and precious Sardius, so is the reproof of the wise to the ear of the hearer.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; <i>so is</i> a wise word to an obedient ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5152" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5141.htm" title="5141: ne·zem (N-msc) -- A ring (worn as an ornament). From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a nose-ring.">Like an earring</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">of gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2481.htm" title="2481: wa·ḥă·lî- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- An ornament. From chalah; a trinket.">or an ornament</a> <a href="/hebrew/3800.htm" title="3800: ḵā·ṯem (N-ms) -- Gold. From katham; properly, something carved out, i.e. Ore; hence, gold.">of fine gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥā·ḵām (Adj-ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">is a wise man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: mō·w·ḵî·aḥ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">rebuke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šō·mā·‘aṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">a listening</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ō·zen (N-fs) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">ear.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Proverbs 15:31</a></span><br />He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Proverbs 9:8-9</a></span><br />Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-10.htm">Proverbs 17:10</a></span><br />A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5-6</a></span><br />Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. / The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:5</a></span><br />It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-5.htm">Psalm 141:5</a></span><br />Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8-9</a></span><br />Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. / For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-18.htm">Proverbs 13:18</a></span><br />Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-20.htm">Proverbs 19:20</a></span><br />Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/28-23.htm">Proverbs 28:23</a></span><br />He who rebukes a man will later find more favor than one who flatters with his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a></span><br />My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear.</p><p class="hdg">an ear-ring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/42-11.htm">Job 42:11</a></b></br> Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.</p><p class="hdg">a wise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8,9</a></b></br> My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Proverbs 9:8</a></b></br> Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Proverbs 15:5,31,32</a></b></br> A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-28.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Best</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-22.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/job/42-11.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/job/42-11.htm">Ear-Ring</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-26.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-27.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Nose-Ring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-45.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-22.htm">Ornament</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Reprover</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Attentive</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-3.htm">Best</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Ear-Ring</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-21.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/songs/8-13.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Nose-Ring</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Ornament</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-6.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-26.htm">Reprover</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-29.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-5.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold</b><br>This phrase uses imagery of precious metals, which in biblical times were symbols of wealth, beauty, and value. Gold was highly prized in ancient Israel and throughout the ancient Near East, often used in jewelry and temple artifacts. The comparison to gold suggests that the rebuke being described is not only valuable but also beautiful and desirable. In the cultural context, wearing gold signified honor and status, indicating that a wise rebuke is something to be cherished and esteemed. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references to gold, such as in the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25) and Solomon's Temple (1 Kings 6), where gold signifies divine presence and glory.<p><b>is a wise man’s rebuke</b><br>A "wise man's rebuke" implies correction or admonition given by someone with understanding and discernment. Wisdom in the biblical sense is often associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and the application of knowledge in a godly manner. The rebuke from a wise person is not meant to harm but to guide and improve the recipient. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that God disciplines those He loves (<a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>). The wisdom literature, including Proverbs, frequently emphasizes the importance of accepting correction (<a href="/proverbs/12.htm">Proverbs 12:1, 15</a>:31-32), suggesting that such rebukes are integral to spiritual growth and maturity.<p><b>to a listening ear</b><br>The "listening ear" signifies a person who is receptive and open to instruction. In the biblical context, listening is more than just hearing; it involves understanding and acting upon what is heard. This concept is echoed in <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>, which encourages believers to be doers of the word, not just hearers. The ability to listen and accept correction is portrayed as a virtue throughout Proverbs (<a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5, 19</a>:20). It reflects a humble and teachable spirit, which is essential for gaining wisdom. The phrase underscores the reciprocal nature of communication in wisdom: the value of the rebuke is realized only when it is received by someone willing to listen and learn.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom the Proverbs were originally given, serving as a guide for living a life pleasing to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_rebuker.htm">The Wise Rebuker</a></b><br>Represents those who offer correction with wisdom and discernment.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_listening_ear.htm">The Listening Ear</a></b><br>Symbolizes the person who is open and receptive to correction and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_jewelry.htm">Gold Jewelry</a></b><br>Used as a metaphor for something valuable and beautiful, illustrating the worth of wise counsel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_correction.htm">The Value of Correction</a></b><br>Just as gold is precious, so is the wisdom that comes from a well-timed and well-delivered rebuke. We should seek and cherish wise counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_art_of_listening.htm">The Art of Listening</a></b><br>A listening ear is crucial for growth. Being open to correction is a sign of maturity and humility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_wise_rebuker.htm">The Role of the Wise Rebuker</a></b><br>Those who offer correction should do so with love, wisdom, and discernment, aiming to build up rather than tear down.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_beauty_of_humility.htm">The Beauty of Humility</a></b><br>Humility allows us to accept correction gracefully, leading to personal and spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_godly_relationships.htm">The Impact of Godly Relationships</a></b><br>Surrounding ourselves with wise and godly individuals can lead to valuable insights and guidance, much like the adornment of fine gold.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neurofeedback_biblical_what_is_it.htm">What does 'profitable for reproof' in Scripture mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_life_advice_does_proverbs_give.htm">What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_abraham_rebuked_in_genesis_20.htm">How does Genesis 20 reconcile Abraham's repeated deception about Sarah being his sister without clear rebuke or consequence to Abraham?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_crystals.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on crystals?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - Another distich concerning the seasonable word, of the same character as the last. <span class="cmt_word">As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold.</span> In this, as in many of the proverbs, the comparison is not expressed, but is merely implied by juxtaposition. <span class="accented">Nezem</span>, in <a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Proverbs 11:22</a>, was a nose ring, here probably an earring is meant; <span class="accented">chali</span>, "ornament," is a trinket or jewel worn suspended on neck or breast. The two, whether worn by one person or more, form a lovely combination, and set off the wearer's grace and beauty. Vulgate, <span class="accented">Inauris aurea et margaritum fulgens</span>, "A golden earring and a brilliant pearl." Septuagint, "A golden earring a precious sardius also is set." So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. The obedient ear receives the precepts of the wise reprover, and wears them as a valued ornament. In <a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a> the instruction of parents is compared to a chaplet on the head and a fair chain on the neck. Septuagint, "A wise word on an obedient ear." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[Like] an earring</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֣זֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ne·zem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5141.htm">Strong's 5141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ring (worn as an ornament)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of gold</span><br /><span class="heb">זָ֭הָב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or an ornament</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲלִי־</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·lî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2481.htm">Strong's 2481: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ornament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of fine gold</span><br /><span class="heb">כָ֑תֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3800.htm">Strong's 3800: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something carved out, ore, gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a wise man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֝כָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebuke</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹכִ֥יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·ḵî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a listening</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁמָֽעַת׃</span> <span class="translit">(šō·mā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ear.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֥זֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·zen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:12 As an earring of gold (Prov. 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