Proverbs 25:12

New International Reader's Version

A wise judge’s warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:24

“Daughters of Israel, mourn over Saul. He dressed you in the finest clothes. He decorated your clothes with ornaments of gold.

Job 28:17

Gold or crystal can’t compare with it. It can’t be bought with jewels made of gold.

Job 42:11

All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came to see him. They ate with him in his house. They showed their concern for him. They comforted him because of all the troubles the Lord had brought on him. Each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

Psalm 141:5

If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness. If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn’t say no to it. I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.

Exodus 32:2

Aaron answered them, “Take the gold earrings off your wives, your sons and your daughters. Bring the earrings to me.”

Exodus 35:22

Every man and woman who wanted to give came. They brought gold jewelry of all kinds. They brought pins, earrings, rings and other jewelry. All of them gave their gold as a wave offering to the Lord.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 20:12

The Lord has made two things. He has made ears that hear. He has also made eyes that see.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t warn those who make fun of others, or they will hate you. Warn those who are wise, and they will love you.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Pay attention to a wise person’s warning. That’s better than listening to the songs of those who are foolish.

Ezekiel 16:12

I put rings on your nose and ears. And I gave you a beautiful crown for your head.

Matthew 12:35

A good man says good things. These come from the good that is stored up inside him. An evil man says evil things. These come from the evil that is stored up inside him.