Proverbs 25:12

Modern

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Traditional

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Literal

A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise one giving rebuke to a listening ear.

Latin

Inauris aurea, et margaritum fulgens, qui arguit sapientem et aurem obedientem.

Hebrew

English

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Timely advice and valid criticism are valuable, beautiful, and rare (see also Proverbs 15:23; 26:7, 9). We should welcome them (see Proverbs 10:17; 13:1, 10; 15:24, 31–32; 17:10).

Psalm 141:5
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.
Proverbs 15:31–32
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
Proverbs 9:8
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 27:5–6
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
1 Samuel 25:31–34
…then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your servant.”
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
Job 42:11
All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.
Proverbs 1:8–9
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Proverbs 20:12
Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.