| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Berean Study Bible |
| 1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. | 1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
| 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. | 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. |
| 3As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. | 3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched. |
| 4Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; | 4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. |
| 5Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. | 5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. |
| 6Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men; | 6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; |
| 7For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. | 7for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes, |
| 8Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? | 8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? |
| 9Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, | 9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, |
| 10Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away. | 10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away. |
| 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. | 11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
| 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. | 12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. |
| 13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. | 13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters. |
| 14Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely. | 14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given. |
| 15By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. | 15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. |
| 16Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it. | 16If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. |
| 17Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor's house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. | 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you. |
| 18Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. | 18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. |
| 19Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. | 19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. |
| 20Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart. | 20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
| 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, 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 will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you. | 22For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. |
| 23The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance. | 23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks. |
| 24It is better to live in a corner of the roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. | 24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
| 25Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land. | 25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. |
| 26Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. | 26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. |
| 27It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one's own glory. | 27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. |
| 28Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. | 28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. |
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