12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold

is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold

is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

12 To one who listens, valid criticism

is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold

Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

12 A wise warning to someone who will listen

is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.

12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,

So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

12 An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.

12 ⸤Like⸥ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, 

⸤so⸥ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens. 

12 A wise correction to a receptive ear

is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.

12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold

is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.

12 A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold

is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.

12 A wise person’s warning to a listening ear

is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold

Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.