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As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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Correction as an Ornament
Commentators explain that just as a gold earring is a beautiful adornment, wise reproof given to a receptive person is not a source of shame but an honor. It beautifies the character of the one who humbly accepts it, making them more honorable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The theme of this proverb being the same as that of (Proverbs 25:11), its occurrence suggests that rings used as ornaments for ears, no…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold As a golden earring, when first put on, gives pain and uneasin…
A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets.
