Proverbs 25

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1. 1These are more proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied.
2. 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to investigate a matter.
3. 3The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. 4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel will come forth for the refiner.
5. 5Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. 6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men,
7. 7for it is better to be told, 'Come up here,' than to be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.
8. 8Do not rush into a dispute, or you may not know what to do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame.
9. 9Argue your case directly with your neighbor, and do not reveal a secret to others.
10. 10Otherwise, the one who hears it may put you to shame, and your disgrace will not go away.
11. 11A well-timed word is like golden apples in a silver setting.
12. 12Like a gold earring and a fine gold ornament, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13. 13Like the cold of snow during harvest time, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14. 14Anyone who boasts about a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15. 15With patience, a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
16. 16Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, or you might eat too much and vomit.
17. 17Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you and hate you.
18. 18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19. 19Relying on an unfaithful person in a time of trouble is like having a broken tooth or a dislocated foot.
20. 20Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, and like vinegar upon nitre, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21. 21If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22. 22for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23. 23The north wind drives away rain, and an angry look drives away a backbiting tongue.
24. 24It is better to live in the corner of a rooftop than with a brawling woman in a spacious house.
25. 25Like cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26. 26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is like a troubled fountain and a corrupt spring.
27. 27It is not good to eat too much honey, and for men to seek their own glory is not glory.
28. 28A person who cannot control their own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls.