Proverbs 25:12

25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, ¹ 

so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens. ² 

[25:12]  ¹ sn 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.

[25:12]  ² tn 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.”