【Proverbs】Chapter 25 << Last Chapter Next Chapter >>

25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon. The men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them.

25:2 God has glory in what he conceals, kings have glory in what they fathom.

25:3 As the heavens in height, and the earth in depth, the heart of kings is unfathomable.

25:4 Remove the dross from silver, and it comes forth perfectly purified;

25:5 Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through righteousness.

25:6 Claim no honor in the king’s presence, nor occupy the place of great men;

25:7 For it is better that you be told, "Come up closer!" than that you be humbled before the prince.

25:8 What your eyes have seen bring not forth hastily against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

25:9 Discuss your case with your neighbor, but another man’s secret do not disclose;

25:10 Lest, hearing it, he reproach you, and your ill repute cease not.

25:11 Like golden apples in silver settings are words spoken at the proper time.

25:12 Like a golden earring, or a necklace of fine gold, is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

25:13 Like the coolness of snow in the heat of the harvest is a faithful messenger for the one who sends him. (He refreshes the soul of his master.)

25:14 Like clouds and wind when no rain follows is the man who boastfully promises what he never gives.

25:15 By patience is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.

25:16 If you find honey, eat only what you need, lest you become glutted with it and vomit it up.

25:17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have more than enough of you, and hate you.

25:18 Like a club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow, is the man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

25:19 Like an infected tooth or an unsteady foot is (dependence on) a faithless man in time of trouble.

25:20 Like a moth in clothing, or a maggot in wood, sorrow gnaws at the human heart.

25:21 If your enemy be hungry, give him food to eat, if he be thirsty, give him to drink;

25:22 For live coals you will heap on his head, and the LORD will vindicate you.

25:23 The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

25:24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop than in a roomy house with a quarrelsome woman.

25:25 Like cool water to one faint from thirst is good news from a far country.

25:26 Like a troubled fountain or a polluted spring is a just man who gives way before the wicked.

25:27 To eat too much honey is not good; nor to seek honor after honor.

25:28 Like an open city with no defenses is the man with no check on his feelings.

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