Proverbs Chapter 25 (NIV)

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undefined More Proverbs of SolomonThese are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

undefined It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

undefined As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

undefined Remove the dross from the silver,and out comes material for the silversmith;

undefined remove the wicked from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established through righteousness.

undefined Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,and do not claim a place among great men;

undefined it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman.What you have seen with your eyes

undefined do not bring hastily to court,for what will you do in the endif your neighbor puts you to shame?

undefined If you argue your case with a neighbor,do not betray another man’s confidence,

undefined or he who hears it may shame youand you will never lose your bad reputation.

undefined A word aptly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.

undefined Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine goldis a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

undefined Like the coolness of snow at harvest timeis a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;he refreshes the spirit of his masters.

undefined Like clouds and wind without rainis a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.

undefined Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

undefined If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.

undefined Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—too much of you, and he will hate you.

undefined Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrowis the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.

undefined Like a bad tooth or a lame footis reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.

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

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

undefined In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head,and the Lord will reward you.

undefined As a north wind brings rain,so a sly tongue brings angry looks.

undefined Better to live on a corner of the roofthan share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

undefined Like cold water to a weary soulis good news from a distant land.

undefined Like a muddied spring or a polluted wellis a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

undefined It is not good to eat too much honey,nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.

undefined Like a city whose walls are broken downis a man who lacks self-control.

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