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Proverbs 25 (New International Version)

Proverbs 25

More Proverbs of Solomon
1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of
Hezekiah king of Judah:

2 It is the glory of God to
conceal a matter;
to search out a
matter is the glory of kings.

3 As the heavens are high and
the earth is deep,
so the hearts of
kings are unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the
silver,
and out comes material for the
silversmith;

5 remove the wicked from the
king's presence,
and his throne will be
established through righteousness.

6 Do not exalt yourself in
the king's presence,
and do not claim a
place among great men;

7 it is better for him to say
to you, "Come up here,"
than for him to
humiliate you before a nobleman.
What
you have seen with your eyes

8 do not bring hastily
to court,
for what will you do in the
end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?

9 If you argue your case with
a neighbor,
do not betray another man's
confidence,

10 or he who hears it may
shame you
and you will never lose your
bad reputation.

11 A word aptly 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 coolness of snow
at harvest time
is a trustworthy
messenger to those who send him;
he
refreshes the spirit of his masters.

14 Like clouds and wind
without rain
is a man who boasts of
gifts he does not give.

15 Through patience a ruler
can be persuaded,
and a gentle tongue
can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat
just enough—
too much of it, and you
will vomit.

17 Seldom set foot in your
neighbor's house—
too much of you, and
he will hate you.

18 Like a club or a sword or
a sharp arrow
is the man who gives
false testimony against his neighbor.

19 Like a bad tooth or a lame
foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in
times of trouble.

20 Like one who takes away a
garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar
poured on soda,
is one who sings songs
to a heavy heart.

21 If your enemy is hungry,
give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink.

22 In doing this, you will
heap burning coals on his head,
and the
LORD will reward you.

23 As a north wind brings
rain,
so a sly tongue brings angry
looks.

24 Better to live on a corner
of the roof
than 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,
nor is it honorable to seek
one's own honor.

28 Like a city whose walls
are broken down
is a man who lacks
self-control.

Footnotes:

Proverbs
25:4 Or comes a vessel from

Proverbs
25:8 Or nobleman / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go

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