Proverbs 25
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v1
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
v2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
v3
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
v4
Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;
v5
Take away the wicked from the kingโs presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
v6
Donโt exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
v7
for it is better that it be said to you, โCome up here,โ than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
v8
Donโt be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
v9
Debate your case with your neighbor, and donโt betray the confidence of another,
v10
lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
v11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
v12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
v13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
v14
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
v15
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
v16
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
v17
Let your foot be seldom in your neighborโs house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
v18
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
v19
Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.
v20
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
v21
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
v22
for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
v23
The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
v24
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
v25
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
v26
Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
v27
It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek oneโs own honor.
v28
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.