Search results for: Proverbs 25:23
Proverbs 25:23 (NIV)
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 25:2 (NIV)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
Proverbs 25:20 (NIV)
Like 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.
Proverbs 25:21 (NIV)
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:22 (NIV)
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25:24 (NIV)
Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 25:25 (NIV)
Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Proverbs 25:26 (NIV)
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
Proverbs 25:27 (NIV)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.
Proverbs 25:28 (NIV)
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
Proverbs 25:1 (NIV)
These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
Proverbs 25:3 (NIV)
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Proverbs 25:4 (NIV)
Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
Proverbs 25:5 (NIV)
remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6 (NIV)
Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
Proverbs 25:7 (NIV)
it 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
Proverbs 25:8 (NIV)
do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
Proverbs 25:9 (NIV)
If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence,
Proverbs 25:10 (NIV)
or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:11 (NIV)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
Proverbs 25:12 (NIV)
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:13 (NIV)
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
Proverbs 25:14 (NIV)
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Proverbs 25:15 (NIV)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:16 (NIV)
If you find honey, eat just enough— too much of it, and you will vomit.