As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear , Prov. 25:12. Abigail was a wise reprover of David’s passion, and he gave an obedient ear to the reproof, according to his own principle (Ps. 141:5): Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness . Never was such an admonition either better given or better taken. I. David gives God thanks for sen...