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