Proverbs 25:13-23

13 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.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
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 they will hate you.
18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20 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.
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 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.

Cross References 7

  • 1. S Proverbs 10:26; Proverbs 13:17
  • 2. Ecclesiastes 10:4
  • 3. Proverbs 15:1
  • 4. ver 27
  • 5. Psalms 57:4; S Proverbs 12:18
  • 6. S Psalms 18:8
  • 7. 2 Samuel 16:12; S 2 Chronicles 28:15; Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20*
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