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Proverbs 25:12

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25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, 1 

so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. 2 

1 sn This saying is another example of emblematic parallelism; the first half is the simile, and the second half makes the point from it: A wise rebuke that is properly received is of lasting value. The rebuke in the ear of an obedient student is like ornaments of fine jewelry.

2 tn The “ear of the listener” refers to the obedient disciple, the one who complies with the reproof he hears. Cf. KJV, ASV, NAB “an obedient ear.”



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