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

1These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

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; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

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 are unsearchable.

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

4Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;

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

5remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.

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

6Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;

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,

7it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes

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

8do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

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

9If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence,

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

10or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.

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

11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

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

12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

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

13Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.

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

14Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.

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

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, 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 just enough-- too much of it, and you will 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-- too much of you, and they will hate you.

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

18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.

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

19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.

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

20Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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; 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.

22In doing this, 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.

23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue--which provokes a horrified look.

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

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

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

25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

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

26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.

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, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.

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

28Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

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