Proverbs 25:12
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”
שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
זָהָב
gold
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זָהָב
Gold. Zahab. More precious than gold. The trials of faith are more valuable than zahab that perishes. Refined faith is worth more than refined gold.
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יָכַח
one who reproves
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יָכַח
to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
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כֶּתֶם
pure gold
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כֶּתֶם
properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
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חָכָם
wise
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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נֶזֶם
an earring of
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נֶזֶם
a nose-ring
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