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Proverbs 25

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1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled 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 a silversmith can produce a vessel;

5 remove wicked officials 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 his great men;

7 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

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 take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence,

10 or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.

11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

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.

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 are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.

28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

Common English Bible CEB

1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah:

2 It is the glory of God to hide something and the glory of kings to discover something.

3 Like the high heavens and the depths of the earth, so the mind of a king is unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel will come out for the refiner.

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

6 Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or stand in the place of important people,

7 because it is better that he say to you, "Come up here," than to be demoted before a ruler. What your eyes see,

8 don't be quick to quarrel over; what will you do in the future when your neighbor shames you?

9 Argue it out with your neighbor, and don't give away someone's secret.

10 Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you; the slander against you will never stop.

11 Words spoken at the right time are like gold apples in a silver setting.

12 Wise correction to an ear that listens is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.

13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day are reliable messengers to those who send them; they restore the life of their master.

14 People who brag about a gift never given are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.

15 A commander can be persuaded with patience, and a tender tongue can break a bone.

16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount; otherwise, you'll get full and vomit it up.

17 Don't spend too much time in your neighbor's house. Otherwise, they'll get fed up with you and hate you.

18 People who testify falsely against their neighbors are like a club, sword, and sharpened arrow.

19 Trusting a treacherous person at a difficult time is like having a bad tooth or a wobbly foot.

20 Singing a song to a troubled heart is like taking off a garment on a cold day or putting vinegar on a wound.

21 If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread; if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.

22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.

23 The north wind stirs up rain, and a person who plots quietly provokes angry faces.

24 Better to live on the edge of a roof than to share a house with a contentious woman.

25 Good news from a distant land is like cold water for a weary person.

26 A righteous person giving in to the wicked is like a contaminated spring or a polluted fountain.

27 Eating too much honey isn't good, nor is it appropriate to seek honor.

28 A person without self-control is like a breached city, one with no walls.