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Chapter 25
More Proverbs of Solomon
1
These are
additional
proverbs
of Solomon
,
which
were copied by
the men
of Hezekiah
king
of Judah
:
2
It is the glory
of God
to conceal
a matter
and the glory
of kings
to search it out
.
3
As the heavens
are high
and the earth
is deep
,
so the hearts
of kings
cannot
be searched
.
4
Remove
the dross
from the silver
,
and a vessel
for a silversmith
will come forth
.
5
Remove
the wicked
from the king’s
presence
,
and his throne
will be established
in righteousness
.
6
Do not
exalt yourself
in the presence
of the king
,
and do not
stand
in the place
of great men
;
7
for
it is better
to be told
, “
Come up
here
!”
than to be demoted
in the presence
of the prince
.
Even what
a
you have seen
with your own eyes
,
8
do not
bring
hastily
to court
.
Otherwise
,
what
will you do
in the end
when your neighbor
puts you to shame
?
9
Argue
your case
with
your neighbor
without
betraying
another’s
confidence
,
10
lest
he who hears you
bring shame upon you
,
and your infamy
never
go away
.
11
A word
fitly
spoken
is like apples
of gold
in settings
of silver
.
12
Like an earring
of gold
or an ornament
of fine gold
is a wise man’s
rebuke
to
a listening
ear
.
13
Like the cold
of snow
in the time
of harvest
is a trustworthy
messenger
to those who send him
;
he refreshes
the soul
of his masters
.
14
Like clouds
and wind
without
rain
is the man
who boasts
of gifts
never given
.
15
Through patience
a ruler
can be persuaded
,
and a gentle
tongue
can break
a bone
.
16
If you find
honey
,
eat
just what you need
,
lest
you have too much
and vomit it up
.
17
Seldom
set foot
in your neighbor’s
house
,
lest
he grow weary
and hate you
.
18
Like a club
or sword
or sharp
arrow
is a man
who bears
false
witness
against his neighbor
.
19
Like a broken
tooth
or a foot
out of joint
is confidence
in a faithless man
in time
of trouble
.
20
Like one who removes
a garment
on a cold
day
or vinegar
poured on
a wound
b
is one who sings
songs
to
a heavy
heart
.
21
If
your enemy
is hungry
,
give him food
to eat
,
and if
he is thirsty
,
give him water
to drink
.
22
For in so doing
,
you
will heap
burning coals
on
his head
,
c
and the
LORD
will reward
you.
23
As the north
wind
brings forth
rain
,
so a backbiting
tongue
brings angry
looks
.
24
Better
to live
on
a corner
of the roof
than to share
a house
with a quarrelsome
wife
.
25
Like cold
water
to
a weary
soul
is good
news
from a distant
land
.
26
Like a muddied
spring
or a polluted
well
is a righteous man
who gives way
to
the wicked
.
27
It is not
good
to eat
too much
honey
or to search out
one’s own glory
.
28
Like a city
whose walls
are broken down
is a man
who
does not
control
his temper
.
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