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1Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

1These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah, copied.

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.

3Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.

3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.

4Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.

4Remove impurities from silver, and material will be produced for a silversmith.

5Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

5Remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,

6Don't boast about yourself before the king, and don't stand in the place of the great;

7for it is better that it be told you, "Come up here," than for you to be placed lower in the presence of an official. What you've seen with your own eyes,

7for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here!" than to demote you in plain view of a noble.

8don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?

8Don't take a matter to court hastily. Otherwise, what will you do afterward if your opponent humiliates you?

9Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.

9Make your case with your opponent without revealing another's secret;

10Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you.

10otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you, and you'll never live it down.

11Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

11A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.

12Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

12A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.

13Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.

13To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.

14Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.

14The one who boasts about a gift that does not exist is like clouds and wind without rain.

15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

15A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit.

16If you find honey, eat only what you need; otherwise, you'll get sick from it and vomit.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house; otherwise, he'll get sick of you and hate you.

18A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow— that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.

18A person giving false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

19A bad tooth and an unsteady foot— that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble.

19Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.

20Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda— that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.

20Singing songs to a troubled heart is like taking off clothing on a cold day or like pouring vinegar on soda.

21If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.

21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

22For you'll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the LORD will reward you.

22for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

23The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.

23The north wind produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

24It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.

24Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.

25Cold water to someone who is thirsty — that's what good news from a distant land is.

25Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat.

26A muddied spring or a polluted well— that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked.

26A righteous person who yields to the wicked is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.

27To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory.

27It is not good to eat too much honey or to seek glory after glory.

28Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.

28A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.

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