Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 25:6-16"

Proverbs 25:6-16

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

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

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.

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 be in a hurry to go to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.

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

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

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

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