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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These also <i>are</i> proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Here are some more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These also are Solomon's proverbs that were copied by the men of King Hezekiah of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Here are more of Solomon's proverbs, copied by scribes at the court of King Hezekiah of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />These are also proverbs of Solomon, that men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Also these are Proverbs of Solomon, that men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed: -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Also these the proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These are also parables of Solomon, which the men of Ezechias king of Juda copied out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These, too, are parables of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transferred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon. The servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are other proverbs of Solomon that the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THESE are also profound proverbs of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah king of Judah wrote.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These also are the deep proverbs of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah king of Judah wrote:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These are the miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5071" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These are</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">additional</a> <a href="/hebrew/4912.htm" title="4912: miš·lê (N-mpc) -- A proverb, parable. ">proverbs</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">of Solomon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/6275.htm" title="6275: he‘·tî·qū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To move, proceed, advance. A primitive root; to remove figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe.">were copied by</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2396.htm" title="2396: ḥiz·qî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">of Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah:</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">1 Kings 4:32</a></span><br />Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-31</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-3</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-24</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-2</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22-23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:9</a></span><br />Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a></span><br />Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">1 Kings 5:12</a></span><br />And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.</p><p class="hdg">which</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a></b></br> The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, <i>and</i> Hezekiah, kings of Judah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/36-22.htm">Isaiah 36:22</a></b></br> Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that <i>was</i> over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with <i>their</i> clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Isaiah 37:2</a></b></br> And he sent Eliakim, who <i>was</i> over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/8-32.htm">Copied</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-17.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/psalms/114-2.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/16-47.htm">Copied</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-9.htm">Proverbs</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/songs/1-5.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Solomon's proverbs are part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes practical instructions for living a life that honors God. The term "additional" suggests that these proverbs were not included in the earlier collection, possibly due to their later discovery or compilation.<p><b>which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:</b><br>Hezekiah reigned as king of Judah from approximately 715 to 686 BC. He is known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh (<a href="/2_kings/18.htm">2 Kings 18:1-6</a>). The "men of Hezekiah" likely refers to a group of scribes or scholars tasked with preserving and compiling these proverbs. This action reflects the importance placed on maintaining and disseminating wisdom literature during Hezekiah's reign. The historical context of Hezekiah's time was marked by a return to the worship of God and a rejection of idolatry, aligning with the themes of wisdom and righteousness found in Proverbs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel, renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and writings, including many of the Proverbs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>A king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God, Hezekiah initiated religious reforms and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh. His reign is noted for a return to the teachings and traditions of the past.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_hezekiah.htm">Men of Hezekiah</a></b><br>These were scribes or scholars during Hezekiah's reign who were responsible for compiling and preserving the wisdom literature attributed to Solomon.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned. It was a center of Jewish worship and tradition.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/proverbs.htm">Proverbs</a></b><br>A collection of wise sayings and teachings, primarily attributed to Solomon, intended to impart wisdom and moral instruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_preservation.htm">The Value of Preservation</a></b><br>The act of Hezekiah's men copying Solomon's proverbs underscores the importance of preserving wisdom for future generations. In our lives, we should value and preserve the teachings of Scripture, ensuring they are passed down and remain influential.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_revival.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Revival</a></b><br>Hezekiah's initiative to compile these proverbs reflects the role of godly leadership in promoting spiritual growth and revival. Leaders today, whether in the church or the home, should prioritize the dissemination and application of biblical wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_timelessness_of_god's_wisdom.htm">The Timelessness of God's Wisdom</a></b><br>The proverbs of Solomon, though written centuries ago, remain relevant and applicable. This highlights the timeless nature of God's wisdom, which transcends cultural and historical contexts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Seeking Wisdom</a></b><br>Just as Hezekiah's men sought to preserve Solomon's wisdom, we should actively seek out and apply biblical wisdom in our daily lives, recognizing its value in guiding our decisions and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_god_the_father.htm">Who is the author of Proverbs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_proverbs.htm">Who is the author of Proverbs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_scribes_in_the_bible.htm">Who were the scribes in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_solomon_write_proverbs_1.htm">Is there any solid historical or literary evidence to confirm Solomon as the author of Proverbs 1, or did later writers compile these teachings under his name? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div><span class= "bld">XXV.</span><p>7.THE THIRD GREAT DIVISION OF THE BOOK; ANOTHER COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, CHIEFLY PARABOLIC IN CHARACTER (Proverbs 25-29).<p>(1) <span class= "bld">These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah copied out.--</span>To this time they had existed, it may be, partly by oral tradition, partly in writing, but now Hezekiah, in his anxiety to preserve these sacred memorials of the past, had them copied out and formed into one collection. To his care we probably also owe the compilation of Books II. (Psalms 42-72) and III. (73-89) of the Psalter, in the former of which are included several psalms of David's which had not found a place in Book I., though this last-named book consists almost, if not entirely, of psalms ascribed to him. In the same manner the present book (Proverbs 25-29) contains proverbs of Solomon which apparently were not known to the compiler of the previous collection.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1-ch. 29.</span> - Part VI. SECOND GREAT COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, gathered by "the men of Hezekiah," in which wisdom is set forth as the greatest blessing to the king and his subjects. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="accented">The</span> <span class="accented">superscription: <span class="cmt_word"></span>These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah King of Judah copied out.</span> The word "also" implies that a previous collection was known to the compiler of the present book - probably the one which we have in <a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10-22:16</a>, of which nine proverbs are inserted here. But there was still a large number of proverbial sayings attributed to Solomon, and preserved partly by oral tradition and partly in writing, which it was advisable to collect and secure before they were lost. The zeal of Hezekiah took this in hand. He was not, as far as we know, an author himself, but he evidently felt a warm interest in literature, and "the men of Hezekiah," not mentioned elsewhere, must have been his counsellors and scholars, to whom was entrusted the duty of gathering together into a volume the scattered sayings of the wise king. Among those contemporaries, doubtless, Isaiah was eminent, and it is not improbable that Shebna the scribe and Josh the chronicler were members of the learned fraternity (<a href="/2_kings/18-18.htm">2 Kings 18:18</a>). The verb rightly translated "copied out" (<span class="accented">athak</span>) means, properly, "to remove," "to transfer" from one place to another (<span class="accented">transtulerunt</span>, Vulgate); hence it signifies here to copy into a book words taken from other writings or people's mouths. The sayings thus collected, whether truly Solomon's or not, were extant under his name, and were regarded as worthy of his reputation for wisdom. The title is given in the Septuagint, thus: <span class="greek">Αῦται αἱ παιδεῖαι Σαλωμῶντος αἱ ἀδιάκριτοι α}ς ἐξεγραψαντο οἱ φίλοι Ἐζεκίου τοῦ βασιλέως τῆς</span> <span class="greek">Ἰουδαίας</span>. What is meant by <span class="greek">ἀδιάκριτοι</span> is uncertain. It has been translated "impossible to distinguish," equivalent to "miscellaneous;" "beyond doubt," equivalent to "genuine," "hard to interpret," as in Polyb., 15:12, 9. St. James (<a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a>) applies the term to wisdom, but the interpreters there are not agreed as to the meaning, it being rendered "without partiality," "without variance," "without doubtfulness," etc. It seems best to take the word as used by the LXX. to signify "mixed," or "miscellaneous." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These [are]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֭לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">additional</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proverbs</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁלֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(miš·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4912.htm">Strong's 4912: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pithy maxim, a simile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Solomon,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·mōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> </span><span class="str2">Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were copied by</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶ֝עְתִּ֗יקוּ</span> <span class="translit">(he‘·tî·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6275.htm">Strong's 6275: </a> </span><span class="str2">To remove, to grow old, to transcribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the men</span><br /><span class="heb">אַנְשֵׁ֤י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hezekiah</span><br /><span class="heb">חִזְקִיָּ֬ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiz·qî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Judah:</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-1.htm">Proverbs 25:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which (Prov. 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