Proverbs 25:1-14 (Revised Standard Version)
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These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezeki'ah king of Judah copied.
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It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
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Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
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take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great;
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for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince. What your eyes have seen
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do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
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Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not disclose another's secret;
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lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
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Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
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Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
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Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
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