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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"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">International Standard Version</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/isv/esv/proverbs/25.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="heading">More Proverbs from Solomon</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,</p> <p class="poetry2">and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Just as the heavens are high</p> <p class="poetry2">and earth is deep,</p> <p class="poetry2">so the heart of a king is unfathomable.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>Purge the dross from the silver,</p> <p class="poetry2">and material for<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="25:4 The Heb. lacks material for">a</a></span> a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Purge the wicked from the king’s presence,</p> <p class="poetry2">and his throne will be established in righteousness.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Don’t magnify yourself in the presence of a king,</p> <p class="poetry2">and don’t pretend to be in the company of famous men,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>for it is better that it be told you, “Come up here,”</p> <p class="poetry2">than for you to be placed lower</p> <p class="poetry2">in the presence of an official.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop">What you’ve seen with your own eyes,</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>don’t be in a hurry to argue in court.</p> <p class="poetry2">Otherwise, what will you do later on</p> <p class="poetry2">when your neighbor humiliates you?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,</p> <p class="poetry2">and don’t betray another person’s confidence.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,</p> <p class="poetry2">and your bad reputation will never leave you.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Like golden apples set in silver</p> <p class="poetry2">is a word spoken at the right time.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold</p> <p class="poetry2">is a wise reprover to a listening ear.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Like cold snow during harvest time</p> <p class="poetry2">is a faithful messenger to those who send him;</p> <p class="poetry2">he refreshes his masters.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Like clouds and winds without rain</p> <p class="poetry2">is the man who brags</p> <p class="poetry2">about gifts he never gave.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;</p> <p class="poetry2">a gentle word<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="25:15 Lit. tongue">b</a></span> can break a bone.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>If you find some honey,</p> <p class="poetry2">eat only what you need.</p> <p class="poetry2">Take too much,</p> <p class="poetry2">and you’ll vomit.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s home;</p> <p class="poetry2">otherwise, he’ll grow weary and hate you.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow—</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s what a man is who lies about his neighbor.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>A bad tooth and an unsteady foot—</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s what confidence in an unreliable man is like</p> <p class="poetry2">in a time of trouble.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Taking your coat off when it’s cold</p> <p class="poetry2">or pouring vinegar on soda—</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat;</p> <p class="poetry2">and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For you’ll be piling burning coals of shame<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="25:22 The Heb. lacks of shame">c</a></span> on his head</p> <p class="poetry2">and the LORD will reward you.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>The north wind brings rain,</p> <p class="poetry2">and a backbiting tongue an angry look.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>It’s better to live in a corner on the roof</p> <p class="poetry2">than in a house with a contentious woman.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Cold water to someone who is thirsty<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="25:25 Or tired">d</a></span> —</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s what good news from a distant land is.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>A muddied spring or a polluted well—</p> <p class="poetry2">that’s what a righteous person is</p> <p class="poetry2">who compromises with the wicked.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>To eat too much honey isn’t good;</p> <p class="poetry2">and neither is it honorable to seek one’s own glory.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/proverbs/25-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Like a city with breached walls</p> <p class="poetry2">is a man without self-control.</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span 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