Proverbs 25:12
ContextNETBible | 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 |
XREF | 1Sa 25:31-34; Job 42:11; Ps 141:5; Pr 1:8,9; Pr 9:8; Pr 15:5,31,32; Pr 27:5,6 |
NET © Notes |
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.” |