nsb - Proverbs:25

nsb@Proverbs:25:1 @ These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.

nsb@Proverbs:25:2 @ It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.

nsb@Proverbs:25:3 @ The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable.

nsb@Proverbs:25:4 @ Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner.

nsb@Proverbs:25:5 @ Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

nsb@Proverbs:25:6 @ Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men.

nsb@Proverbs:25:7 @ Better that he says: »Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.«

nsb@Proverbs:25:8 @ Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame.

nsb@Proverbs:25:9 @ Debate your cause with your neighbor direct; and do not reveal the secret of another.

nsb@Proverbs:25:10 @ In case he hears it and puts you to shame. The bad report about you will not pass away.

nsb@Proverbs:25:11 @ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

nsb@Proverbs:25:12 @ As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.

nsb@Proverbs:25:13 @ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him. He refreshes his masters.

nsb@Proverbs:25:14 @ He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

nsb@Proverbs:25:15 @ A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.

nsb@Proverbs:25:16 @ Have you found honey? Eat only what is needed or you will be too full and vomit.

nsb@Proverbs:25:17 @ Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; or he will tire of you and hate you.

nsb@Proverbs:25:18 @ A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

nsb@Proverbs:25:19 @ Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

nsb@Proverbs:25:20 @ 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.

nsb@Proverbs:25:21 @ If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

nsb@Proverbs:25:22 @ You will heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will reward you.

nsb@Proverbs:25:23 @ The north wind drives away rain. So does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

nsb@Proverbs:25:24 @ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman.

nsb@Proverbs:25:25 @ As cold waters to a thirsty man, so is good news from a far country.

nsb@Proverbs:25:26 @ A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

nsb@Proverbs:25:27 @ It is not good to eat too much honey. To seek ones own glory is not glory.

nsb@Proverbs:25:28 @ He who cannot control his own spirit is as helpless as a city without walls, open to trouble.