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Proverbs 25 : 1 - 28
Chapter 25
1 | These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
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2 | It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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3 | As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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4 | Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
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5 | Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
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6 | Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;
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7 | For 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.
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8 | Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?
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9 | Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;
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10 | Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.
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11 | A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
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12 | Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
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13 | Like 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.
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14 | Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.
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15 | By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
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16 | Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
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17 | Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
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18 | A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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19 | Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
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20 | Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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21 | If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
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22 | For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
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23 | The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
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24 | It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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25 | As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country.
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26 | A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
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27 | It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one's own glory is not glory.
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28 | Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
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Acknowledgement
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