Proverbs 25

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These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

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Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

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Proverbs 25:3

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

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Proverbs 25:4

Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.

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Proverbs 25:5

Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Proverbs 25:6

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

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Proverbs 25:7

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,

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Proverbs 25:8

do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

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Proverbs 25:9

Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

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Proverbs 25:10

lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

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Proverbs 25:11

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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fitly spoken Heb. spoken upon his wheels

is like Rather "is like golden apples (tappuchim , in Arabic , tuffach) , in baskets (maskeeyoth , in Arabic , shakeekat) of silver." A word spoken with propriety , opportunely , and suitably to the occasion , is as much in its place , and as conspicuously beautiful , as the golden fruit which appears through the apertures of an exquisitely wrought silver basket.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

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Proverbs 25:13

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.

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Proverbs 25:14

Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

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of a false gift Heb. in a gift of falsehood

Proverbs 25:15

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

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the bone Rather , "a bone;" that is , soft and conciliating language will often accomplish the most difficult things.

Proverbs 25:16

If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

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Proverbs 25:17

Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

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Proverbs 25:18

Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

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Proverbs 25:19

Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

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Proverbs 25:20

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.

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Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

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Proverbs 25:22

For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

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For Not to consume , but to melt him into kindness; a metaphor taken from smelting metalic ores.

Proverbs 25:23

As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

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driveth etc. or , bringeth forth rain; so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance , Monconys says , that when travelling on the second of January , 1648 , from Tripoli in Syria , between Lebanon and the sea , it rained without ceasing , while the north wind blew directly in his face.

Proverbs 25:24

Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

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Proverbs 25:25

Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

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Proverbs 25:26

Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

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Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

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Proverbs 25:28

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

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