Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;

for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.