1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezeki'ah king of Judah copied.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great;
7 for it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put lower in the presence of the prince. What your eyes have seen
8 do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself, and do not disclose another's secret;
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your ill repute have no end.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
16 If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you be sated with it and vomit it.
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.
18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a war club, or a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19 Trust in a faithless man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
20 He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on a wound.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
22 for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain; and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey, so be sparing of complimentary words.
28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
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Chapter 25 of the Book of Proverbs contains a collection of proverbs that deal with various themes, such as humility, patience, wisdom, goodness, and honesty. Proverbs 25:2 Highlights the importance of seeking wisdom and honor. Proverbs 25:6-7 emphasizes the importance of humility, and how it is better to be invited to a place of honor than to presume a place that does not belong to us. Proverbs 25:11-12 highlights the beauty of the well-chosen words and the positive effect they can have on someone's life. Proverbs 25:21-22 emphasizes the importance of goodness, and how to be kind to enemies can lead them to change their attitude. Finally, Proverbs 25:28 highlights the importance of patience and self -control.
Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; because wisdom, it employs everything you have in the acquisition of understanding." This verse highlights the importance of seeking wisdom, as well as Proverbs 25:2.
Proverbs 16:32: "Better is the Longanic than the brave, and the one who rules his spirit than what a city takes." This verse emphasizes the importance of patience and self -control, as well as Proverbs 25:28.
Ephesians 4:29: "There is no way out of your mouth, but solely what is good for building, as needed, and thus transmits grace to those who hear." This verse highlights the beauty of the well-chosen words, as well as Proverbs 25:11-12.
Romans 12:20:20-21: "On the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, you can eat; if you thirst, you give you to drink; for, doing this you will pile up bright embers on your head. Winning for evil, but overcomes evil with good. " This verse emphasizes the importance of goodness, as well as Proverbs 25:21-22.
Proverbs 11:2: "Coming to pride, the dishonor comes; but with the humble is wisdom." This verse highlights the importance of humility, as well as Proverbs 25:6-7.
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