Proverbs 25:12
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
As 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.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Cross-References
“Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.”
“The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.”
“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
“Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.”