Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
New American Standard Bible
Is a wise reprover to a
King James Version
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
International Standard Version
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
A Conservative Version
An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
American Standard Version
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Amplified
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Bible in Basic English
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
Darby Translation
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
Julia Smith Translation
An earring of gold and a necklace of gold, the wise one reproving upon the hearing ear.
King James 2000
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold [is] a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Modern King James verseion
As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon a hearing ear.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The correction of the wise is, to an obedient ear, a golden chain and a Jewel of gold.
NET Bible
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
New Heart English Bible
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
The Emphasized Bible
A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
Webster
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
World English Bible
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Youngs Literal Translation
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
Themes
Adorning » Rich apparel » Earrings
ears » Should » Hear and obey reproof
Hearing » Careless, characteristics of » The hearing ear
Interlinear
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References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 25:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Proverbs Of Solomon
11
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;
he refreshes the life of his masters.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 141:5
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
1 Samuel 25:31-34
there will not be remorse or a troubled conscience for my lord because of needless bloodshed or my lord’s revenge. And when the Lord does good things for my lord, may you remember me your servant.”
Job 42:11
All his brothers, sisters, and former acquaintances
Proverbs 1:8-9
and don’t reject your mother’s teaching,
Proverbs 9:8
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 15:5
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
Proverbs 15:31-32
will be at home among the wise.
Proverbs 20:12
the Lord made them both.
Proverbs 27:5-6
than concealed love.