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Proverbs 25:10-12
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10 for fear your listener will reproach you
    and your reputation will be irretrievably damaged.[a]
11 Like apples of gold inlaid with silver
    are words that are aptly spoken.
12 Like a gold ring or a necklace of fine gold
    is a wise man’s rebuke to an attentive ear.

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  1. Proverbs 25:10 Your reputation will be irretrievably damaged: an honorable name is more precious than great wealth (see note on Prov 22:1).
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Proverbs 25:10-12
New International Version

10 or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.

11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
    is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
    is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(B)

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  1. Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
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