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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
12 To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
12 And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.