Berean Standard Bible

Proverbs 25:1-20

1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matterand the glory of kings to search it out.3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

4Remove the dross from the silver,and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,and do not stand in the place of great men;7for it is better to be told, “Come up here!”than to be demoted in the presence of the prince.

Even what1 you have seen with your own eyes,8do not bring hastily to court.Otherwise, what will you do in the endwhen your neighbor puts you to shame?

9Argue your case with your neighborwithout betraying another’s confidence,10lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,and your infamy never go away.

11A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine goldis a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvestis a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14Like clouds and wind without rainis the man who boasts of gifts never given.

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

16If you find honey, eat just what you need,lest you have too much and vomit it up.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house,lest he grow weary and hate you.

18Like a club or sword or sharp arrowis a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of jointis confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

20Like one who removes a garment on a cold dayor vinegar poured on a wound2is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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1. Proverbs 25:7 Or Even the one ↩
2. Proverbs 25:20 Or on soda ↩

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