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25 : 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
25 : 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
25 : 3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
25 : 4 Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith;
25 : 5 remove the wicked from the king`s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
25 : 6 Do not exalt yourself in the king`s presence, and do not claim a place among great men;
25 : 7 it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes
25 : 8 do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
25 : 9 If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man`s confidence,
25 : 10 or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.
25 : 11 A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
25 : 12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man`s rebuke to a listening ear.
25 : 13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
25 : 14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
25 : 15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
25 : 16 If you find honey, eat just enough-- too much of it, and you will vomit.
25 : 17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor`s house-- too much of you, and he will hate you.
25 : 18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
25 : 19 Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
25 : 20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
25 : 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
25 : 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
25 : 23 As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks.
25 : 24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 : 25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
25 : 26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
25 : 27 It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one`s own honor.
25 : 28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.