Proverbs:25

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* These are also proverbs of Solomon , which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed . * It is the glory of God to conceal a matter , but the honor of kings is to search out a matter . * The heavens for height , and the earth for depth , and the heart of kings is unreachable . * Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner . * Take away the wicked before the king , and his throne will be established in righteousness . * Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king , and do not stand in the place of great men . * Better that he says : »Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince , whom your eyes have seen .« * Do not run quickly to court , for what will you do in the end , when your neighbor puts you to shame . * Debate your cause with your neighbor direct ; and do not reveal the secret of another . * In case he hears it and puts you to shame . The bad report about you will not pass away . * A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver . * As an earring of gold , and an ornament of fine gold , so is a wise provider to a listening ear . * As the cold of snow in the time of harvest , so is a faithful messenger to those who send him . He refreshes his masters . * He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain . * A ruler is persuaded by patience , and a soft tongue breaks the bone . * Have you found honey ? Eat only what is needed or you will be too full and vomit . * Withdraw your foot from your neighbor 's house ; or he will tire of you and hate you . * A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul , and a sword , and a sharp arrow . * Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth , and a foot out of joint . * Like the man does not wear a coat in winter , or like vinegar on soda , so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart . * If your enemy is hungry , give him bread to eat . If he is thirsty , give him water to drink . * You will heap coals of fire upon his head , and Jehovah will reward you . * The north wind drives away rain . So does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue . * It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop , than to share the house with a contentious woman . * As cold waters to a thirsty man , so is good news from a far country . * A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain , and a corrupt spring . * It is not good to eat too much honey . To seek ones own glory is not glory . * He who cannot control his own spirit is as helpless as a city without walls , open to trouble .

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