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

Proverbs 25:12 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૫:૧૨
જ્ઞાની વ્યક્તિએ આપેલો ઠપકો આજ્ઞાંકિતના કાનમાં સોનાની કડીઓ તથા સોનાના ઘરેણાં જેવો છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २५:१२
जैसे सोने का नत्थ और कुन्दन का जेवर अच्छा लगता है, वैसे ही माननेवाले के कान में बुद्धिमान की डाँट भी अच्छी लगती है।

In context

10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

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

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

13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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