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…

[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.