Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
In other versions
`As' an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, `So is' a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
ASV
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.
BBE
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
DBY
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
WEB
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, `Is' the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
YLT
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
ENG
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
WBT
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
BSB
In context
10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.