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As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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Christian Standard Bible
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
English Standard Version
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
King James Version
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
New American Standard Bible
Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.
New International Version
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
New King James Version
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
New Living Translation
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
World English Bible
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.