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cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../proverbs/24.htm" title="Proverbs 24">◄</a> Proverbs 25 <a href="../proverbs/26.htm" title="Proverbs 26">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">JPS Tanakh 1917</div><div class="chap"><div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>These also are proverbs of Solomon,</div><div class="po2">which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>It is the glory of God to conceal a thing;</div><div class="po2">but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>The heaven for height, and the earth for depth,</div><div class="po2">and the heart of kings is unsearchable.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Take away the dross from the silver,</div><div class="po2">and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner;</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Take away the wicked from before the king,</div><div class="po2">and his throne shall be established in righteousness.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king,</div><div class="po2">and stand not in the place of great men;</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>For better is it that it be said unto thee: ‘Come up hither’,</div><div class="po2">than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince,</div><div class="po2">whom thine eyes have seen.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Go not forth hastily to strive,</div><div class="po2">lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof,</div><div class="po2">when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Debate thy cause with thy neighbour,</div><div class="po2">but reveal not the secret of another;</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Lest he that heareth it revile thee,</div><div class="po2">and thine infamy turn not away.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>A word fitly spoken</div><div class="po2">Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,</div><div class="po2">So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,</div><div class="po2">So is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him;</div><div class="po2">For he refresheth the soul of his master.</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>As vapours and wind without rain,</div><div class="po2">So is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded,</div><div class="po2">And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,</div><div class="po2">Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour’s house;</div><div class="po2">Lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow,</div><div class="po2">So is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble</div><div class="po2">Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre,</div><div class="po2">So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat,</div><div class="po2">And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;</div> <div class="po1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head,</div><div class="po2">And the LORD will reward thee.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The north wind bringeth forth rain,</div><div class="po2">And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop,</div><div class="po2">Than in a house in common with a contentious woman.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>As cold waters to a faint soul,</div><div class="po2">So is good news from a far country.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring,</div><div class="po2">So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>It is not good to eat much honey;</div><div class="po2">So for men to search out their own glory is not glory.</div> <p class="section"></p><div class="po3"><span class="reftext"><a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Like a city broken down and without a wall,</div><div class="po2">So is he whose spirit is without restraint.</div></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">THE HOLY 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