Proverbs 25:12

Proverbs 25:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold

is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

12 Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold,

Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.

12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold

Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.

12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold

is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,

So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

12He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.

12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,

so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

12A wise judge’s warning to a listening ear

is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

12When a wise person warns you,

that is also a beautiful thing.

It is like a gold ear-ring or a gold necklace.

12A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, || [Is] the wise reprover to an attentive ear.