Proverbs 25:12
“A golden earring and a shining pearl, etc. Rightly, the humble listener is compared to a golden earring, because while he willingly lends his ear to the reproving and teaching, he already prepares himself to receive the clarity of heavenly wisdom, he already approaches the vision of the divine light. Rightly, the lear…”
Source: Septuagint
12In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; So is a wise word to an obedient ear.
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10Lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, So thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But shall be to thee like death. a Favor and friendship set a man free, Which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; But take heed to thy ways peaceably.
11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, So is it to speak a wise word.
— Proverbs 25:12 —
13As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, So a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; For he helps the souls of his employers.
14As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, So is he that boasts of a false gift.