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| 1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 4Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great; | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 7For it is better that he say to you, “Come up here,” Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 16Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit. | 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you. | 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 18A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. | 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. | 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 20Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 21If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; | 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 22For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you. | 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 23The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. | 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 24It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. | 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 25As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country. | 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 26A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well. | 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 27It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory. | 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 28Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. | 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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