Pro 25:12 | NETfull | STEP | Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

Proverbs 25:12

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, ^{▼▼ This saying is another example of emblematic parallelism; the first half is the simile, and the second half makes the point from it: A wise rebuke that is properly received is of lasting value. The rebuke in the ear of an obedient student is like ornaments of fine jewelry.}
so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. ^{▼▼ The “ear of the listener” refers to the obedient disciple, the one who complies with the reproof he hears. Cf. KJV, ASV, NAB “an obedient ear.”}