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 also proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah:
2It is the glory of God to hide something
and the glory of kings to discover something.
3Like the high heavens and the depths of the earth,
so the mind of a king is unsearchable.
4Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
or stand in the place of important people,
7because it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
than to be demoted before a ruler.
What your eyes see, 8don’t be quick to quarrel over;
what will you do in the future when your neighbor shames you?
9Argue it out with your neighbor,
and don’t give away someone’s secret.
10Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you;
the slander against you will never stop.
11Words spoken at the right time
are like gold apples in a silver setting.
12Wise correction to an ear that listens
is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
13Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day
are reliable messengers to those who send them;
they restore the life of their master.
14People who brag about a gift never given
are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.
15A commander can be persuaded with patience,
and a tender tongue can break a bone.
16If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.
17Don’t spend too much time in your neighbor’s house.
Otherwise, they’ll get fed up with you and hate you.
18People who testify falsely against their neighbors
are like a club, sword, and sharpened arrow.
19Trusting a treacherous person at a difficult time
is like having a bad tooth or a wobbly foot.
20Singing a song to a troubled heart
is like taking off a garment on a cold day
or putting vinegar on a wound.#25.20 LXX; MT vinegar on natron (a detergent)
21If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread;
if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
22By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads,
and the LORD will reward you.
23The north wind stirs up rain,
and a person who plots quietly provokes angry faces.
24Better to live on the edge of a roof
than to share a house with a contentious woman.
25Good news from a distant land
is like cold water for a weary person.
26A righteous person giving in to the wicked
is like a contaminated spring or a polluted fountain.
27Eating too much honey isn’t good,
nor is it appropriate to seek honor.
28A person without self-control
is like a breached city, one with no walls.
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