Proverbs 25:1-9

More Proverbs of Solomon

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[a] 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,

Cross References 8

  • 1. S 1 Kings 4:32
  • 2. S Proverbs 1:1
  • 3. Proverbs 16:10-15
  • 4. S Proverbs 20:8
  • 5. S 2 Samuel 7:13
  • 6. S Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 29:14
  • 7. Luke 14:7-10
  • 8. Matthew 5:25-26

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "nobles " / "on whom you had set your eyes. " / 8"Do not go"
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