Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:12
American Standard Version
`As' an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, `So is' a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Amplified® Bible
Like an earring {or} nose ring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens {and} obeys.
Contemporary English Version
Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.
Darby English Version
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
Good News Bible
A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.
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 an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
New International Version
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is a wise man's rebuke 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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A wise reproof to a listening ear resembles an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Revised Standard Version
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Young's Literal Translation
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, `Is' the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
