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| 25:1 |
These are other proverbs of Solomon that the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.
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| 25:2 |
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
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| 25:3 |
Like the heavens for height, like the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
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| 25:4 |
Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
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| 25:5 |
take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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| 25:6 |
Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great;
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| 25:7 |
for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen
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| 25:8 |
do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
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| 25:9 |
Argue your case with your neighbor directly, and do not disclose another's secret;
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| 25:10 |
or else someone who hears you will bring shame upon you, and your ill repute will have no end.
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| 25:11 |
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
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| 25:12 |
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
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| 25:13 |
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest are faithful messengers to those who send them; they refresh the spirit of their masters.
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| 25:14 |
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of a gift never given.
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| 25:15 |
With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break bones.
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| 25:16 |
If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, or else, having too much, you will vomit it.
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| 25:17 |
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, otherwise the neighbor will become weary of you and hate you.
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| 25:18 |
Like a war club, a sword, or a sharp arrow is one who bears false witness against a neighbor.
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| 25:19 |
Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is trust in a faithless person in time of trouble.
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| 25:20 |
Like vinegar on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. Like a moth in clothing or a worm in wood, sorrow gnaws at the human heart.
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| 25:21 |
If your enemies are hungry, give them bread to eat; and if they are thirsty, give them water to drink;
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| 25:22 |
for you will heap coals of fire on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.
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| 25:23 |
The north wind produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
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| 25:24 |
It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious wife.
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| 25:25 |
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
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| 25:26 |
Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain are the righteous who give way before the wicked.
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| 25:27 |
It is not good to eat much honey, or to seek honor on top of honor.
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| 25:28 |
Like a city breached, without walls, is one who lacks self-control.
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