Proverbs 25
25
The Glory of Searching a Matter
1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.
3As high as heaven and deep as earth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4Remove impurities from silver and out comes material for the refiner.
5Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Do not honor yourself in the king’s presence, and do not stand in the place of great men.
7Better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for you to be humiliated before a nobleman. What your eyes have seen,
8do not bring hastily to court, or what will you do afterward, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9Argue your case with your associate, without betraying another’s confidence,
10or the one who hears it will shame you, and you will never lose your bad reputation.
A Fitting Reproof is Precious
11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word aptly spoken.
12Like a gold earring or a gold ornament is a wise reproof to a receptive ear.
13Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him for he refreshes his master’s soul.
14Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts about a gift not given.
15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs for Daily Life
16When you find honey, eat just enough, lest you are stuffed and vomit it.
17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he become weary of you and loathe you.
18Like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is one who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is confidence in the unfaithful in time of trouble.
20Like taking off a garment on a cold day or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
22for you will heap coals of fire on his head and Adonai will reward you.
23A north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue angry faces.
24Better to dwell in a corner of a roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous person who yields before the wicked.
27It is not good to eat too much honey, or honorable to seek one’s own honor.
28Like a city whose walls are broken down is one with no control over his temper.
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Proverbs 25
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More of Solomon's Proverbs
1Here are more of Solomon's proverbs, copied by men at the court of King Hezekiah of Judah.
2We honour God for what he conceals; we honour kings for what they explain.
3You never know what a king is thinking; his thoughts are beyond us, like the heights of the sky or the depths of the ocean.
4Take the impurities out of silver and the artist can produce a thing of beauty. 5Keep evil advisers away from the king and his government will be known for its justice.
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Lk 14.8–10
When you stand before the king, don't try to impress him and pretend to be important. 7It is better to be asked to take a higher position than to be told to give your place to someone more important.
8Don't be too quick to go to court about something you have seen. If another witness later proves you wrong, what will you do then?
9If you and your neighbour have a difference of opinion, settle it between yourselves and do not reveal any secrets. 10Otherwise everyone will learn that you can't keep a secret, and you will never live down the shame.
11An idea well expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver.
12A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewellery made of the finest gold.
13A reliable messenger is refreshing to the one who sends him, like cold water in the heat of harvest time.
14People who promise things that they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
15Patient persuasion can break down the strongest resistance and can even convince rulers.
16Never eat more honey than you need; too much may make you vomit. 17Don't visit your neighbours too often; they may get tired of you and come to hate you.
18A false accusation is as deadly as a sword, a club, or a sharp arrow.
19Depending on an unreliable person in a crisis is like trying to chew with a loose tooth or walk with a crippled foot.
20Singing to a person who is depressed is like taking off his clothes on a cold day or like rubbing salt in a wound.
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Rom 12.20
If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them a drink. 22You will make them burn with shame, and the LORD will reward you.
23Gossip brings anger just as surely as the north wind brings rain.
24Better to live on the roof than share the house with a nagging wife.
25Finally, hearing good news from a distant land is like a drink of cold water when you are dry and thirsty.
26A good person who gives in to someone who is evil reminds you of a polluted spring or a poisoned well.
27Too much honey is bad for you, and so is trying to win too much praise.#25.27 Probable text and so… praise; Hebrew unclear.
28If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack.
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