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Proverbs 25:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

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

Proverbs 25:12

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10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

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

13 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.

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

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Proverbs 25:1

"These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out."

Proverbs 25:2

"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter."

Proverbs 25:3

"The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable."

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"Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer."

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"Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness."

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