Cross references
Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:12 has 9 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 6 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Psalm 141:5 (8 votes) and Proverbs 15:31–32 (6 votes). 36 other verses point back to it. It links with 17 other books, from Genesis 20 to 2 Thessalonians 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 25:12 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Psalm 141:58 votes
Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
- Proverbs 15:31–326 votes
He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- Proverbs 9:85 votes
Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 27:5–65 votes
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
- 1 Samuel 25:31–344 votes
then my lord will have no remorse or guilt of conscience over needless bloodshed and revenge. And when the LORD has dealt well with my lord, may you remember your servant.” Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! …
- Proverbs 15:54 votes
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
- Job 42:113 votes
All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.
- Proverbs 1:8–93 votes
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.
- Proverbs 20:122 votes
Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.
Which verses point to Proverbs 25:12?
The 10 strongest of 36.