Devine Scripture

Proverbs 25:12

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Context

v.11A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

v.12This passage

v.13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 1:8

    My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:

  • Psalms 141:5

    Let the righteous smite me, it shall bea kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be asoil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

  • Proverbs 9:8

    Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.

  • Proverbs 20:12

    The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, Jehovah hath made even both of them.

  • Job 42:11

    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 concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one a ring of gold.

  • Proverbs 15:5

    A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.