Proverbs 25:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 25:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 25:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 25:12 — KJV
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
— Proverbs 25:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 25:12 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 25:12
“And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks. collars: or, sweet jewels”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:12: earring, gold, ornament
“And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; earring: or, jewel for the forehead”
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“And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:12: earring, gold, ear
“And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:12: earring, gold, ear
“And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 25:12: earring, gold, ear
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