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Proverbs 25

Revised Standard Version RSV

1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezeki'ah king of Judah copied.

2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.

3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great;

7 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

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

9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not disclose another's secret;

10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

13 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.

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

15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.

16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you be sated with it and vomit it.

17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.

18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.

19 Trust in a faithless man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.

20 He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on a wound.

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

22 for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23 The north wind brings forth rain; and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

27 It is not good to eat much honey, so be sparing of complimentary words.

28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 These also are Solomon's proverbs that were copied by the men of King Hezekiah of Judah.

2 It is the glory of God to hide things but the glory of kings to investigate them.

3 [Like] the high heavens and the deep earth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take the impurities out of silver, and a vessel is ready for the silversmith to mold.

5 Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

6 Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,

7 because it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.

8 Do not be in a hurry to go to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?

9 Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person's secret.

10 Otherwise, when he hears about it, he will humiliate you, and his evil report about you will never disappear.

11 [Like] golden apples in silver settings, [so] is a word spoken at the right time.

12 [Like] a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, [so] is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, [so] is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.

14 [Like] a dense fog or a dust storm, [so] is a person who brags about a gift that he does not give.

15 With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones.

16 When you find honey, eat only as much as you need. Otherwise, you will have too much and vomit.

17 Do not set foot in your neighbor's house too often. Otherwise, he will see too much of you and hate you.

18 [Like] a club and a sword and a sharp arrow, [so] is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

19 [Like] a broken tooth and a lame foot, [so] is confidence in an unfaithful person in a [time of] crisis.

20 [Like] taking off a coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on baking soda, so is singing songs to one who has an evil heart.

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

22 [In this way] you will make him feel guilty and ashamed, and the LORD will reward you.

23 [As] the north wind brings rain, so a whispering tongue brings angry looks.

24 Better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a home with a quarreling woman.

25 [Like] cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from far away.

26 [Like] a muddied spring and a polluted well, [so] is a righteous person who gives in to a wicked person.

27 Eating too much honey is not good, and searching for honor is not honorable.

28 [Like] a city broken into [and] left without a wall, [so] is a person who lacks self-control.