As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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Gill's Exposition
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,.... As a golden earring, when first put on, gives pain and uneasiness; but, being well hung and fixed, is very ornamental, being of fine gold, and…
Barnes' Notes
The theme of this proverb being the same as that of Pro 25:11, its occurrence suggests the thought that rings used as ornaments for ears, or nose, or forehead, and other trinkets formed part of the…
Solomon here shows how much it becomes a man, 1. To speak pertinently: A word upon the wheels, that runs well, is well-circumstanced, in proper time and place - instruction, advice, or comfort, given…
Cambridge Bible
earring Or, nose-ring, R.V. marg. See Pro 11:22, note.
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