Proverbs 25
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More Proverbs of Solomon
1These are also proverbs of Solomon which officials of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2The glory of God#Or “gods” conceals things,
but the glory of kings searches out things.
3As heaven is to height and the earth is to depth,
so is the heart#Or “mind” of kings—there is no searching.
4Remove the dross from silver,
and it will become a vessel for the smith.
5Remove the wicked before a king,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.#Hebrew “in the righteousness”
6Do not promote yourself before the king,
and in the place of the great ones do not stand.
7For it is better that he say to you, “Ascend here,”
than he humble you before a noble.
What your eyes have seen,
8do not hastily bring out to court,
for#Or “lest” what will you do at its end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9Argue your argument with your neighbor himself,
the secret of another do not disclose,
10lest he who hears shame you
and your ill repute will not end.
11Apples of gold in a setting of silver
is a matter spoken at#Hebrew “on” its proper time.
12A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
13Like the cold of snow on a day#Or “at a season” of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
and the soul#Or “life,” or “inner self” of his master is refreshed.#Or “returned”
14Like clouds and wind when there is no rain,
so too is a man who boasts in a gift of deception.
15With patience#Literally “With length of face” a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.#Or “strength”
16If you find honey, eat what is sufficient for you,
lest you have your fill of it and vomit it out.
17Make your foot scarce in the house of your neighbor,
lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18Like a club and sword and a sharp arrow
is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19A bad tooth and a lame foot
is the trust of a faithless person in a time#Literally “on a day” of trouble.
20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on natron,#A mineral salt found on dry lake beds often used as a preservative.
is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21If your enemy is hungry, feed him bread,
and if thirsty, let him drink water.
22For coals of fire you will heap upon his head,
and Yahweh will reward you.
23The wind of the north produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry faces.
24Better to live upon the corner of a roof
than with a woman#Or “wife” of contention and in a shared house.
25Like cold water#Hebrew “waters” upon a weary soul,#Or “life,” or “inner self”
so too is good news from a distant place.
26Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain
is the righteous who gives way before the wicked.
27To eat much honey is not good,
nor is seeking one’s honor#Hebrew “their honor” honorable.
28A breached city where there is no wall
is like a man who has no#Literally “there is no” self-control for his spirit.
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Proverbs 25
25
More Proverbs of Solomon
1These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4Remove the dross from the silver,
and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
and do not claim a place among his great men;
7it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”
than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.
What you have seen with your eyes
8do not bring#25:7,8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?
9If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
11Like apples#25:11 Or possibly apricots of gold in settings of silver
is a ruling rightly given.
12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
13Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.
14Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.
17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
too much of you, and they will hate you.
18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.
23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
24Better to live on a corner of the 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
are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
27It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.
28Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
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