Proverbs 25
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1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: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, 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 investigate a matter.
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 investigated.
4Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.4Remove impurities from silver, and material will be produced for a silversmith.
5Take away the wicked from 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 exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;6Don't boast about yourself before the king, and don't stand in the place of the great;
7For it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.7for it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here!" than to demote you in plain view of a noble.
8Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?8Don't take a matter to court hastily. Otherwise, what will you do afterward if your opponent humiliates you?
9Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;9Make your case with your opponent without revealing another's secret;
10Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.10otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you, and you'll never live it down.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.11A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.
12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.12A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
13Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of 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.
14Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.14The one who boasts about a gift that does not exist is like clouds and wind without rain.
15By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.15A ruler can be persuaded through patience, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and 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 house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house; otherwise, he'll get sick of you and hate you.
18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.18A person giving false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.19Trusting an unreliable person in a difficult time is like a rotten tooth or a faltering foot.
20Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs 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 is hungry, give him bread 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 so you will heap coals of fire 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 forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.23The north wind produces rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
24It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.24Better to live on the corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.
25As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country.25Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat.
26A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.26A righteous person who yields to the wicked is like a muddied spring or a polluted well.
27It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory.27It is not good to eat too much honey or to seek glory after glory.
28Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.28A person who does not control his temper is like a city whose wall is broken down.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
Proverbs 24
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