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Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25 . 1
1 These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:TOSKProverbs 25:1
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.TOSKProverbs 25:2
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3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.TOSKProverbs 25:3
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4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.TOSKProverbs 25:4
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5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.TOSKProverbs 25:5
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6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;TOSKProverbs 25:6
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7 for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,TOSKProverbs 25:7
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8 do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?TOSKProverbs 25:8
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9 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,TOSKProverbs 25:9
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10 lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.TOSKProverbs 25:10
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11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.TOSKProverbs 25:11
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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.TOSKProverbs 25:12
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13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.TOSKProverbs 25:13
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14 Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:14
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15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:15
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16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:16
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17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:17
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18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:18
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19 Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:19
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20 Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:20
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21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.IPRomans 12:20CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:21
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22 For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:22
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23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.CProverbs 25:14-23TOSKProverbs 25:23
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24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.TOSKProverbs 25:24
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25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.TOSKProverbs 25:25
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26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.TOSKProverbs 25:26
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27 It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.TOSKProverbs 25:27
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28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.TOSKProverbs 25:28