Proverbs 25:1-Proverbs 29:27 - More Proverbs Of Solomon
1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. 3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unreachable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver and it will go to the refiner. 5 Take away the wicked before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men. 7 Better that he says: Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame. 9 Debate your cause with your neighbor direct; and do not reveal the secret of another. 10 In case he hears it and puts you to shame. The bad report about you will not pass away.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise provider to a listening ear.
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.
14 He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain. 15 A ruler is persuaded by patience, and a soft tongue breaks the bone. 16 Have you found honey? Eat only what is needed or you will be too full and vomit. 17 Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; or he will tire of you and hate you.
18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
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.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 You will heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will reward you.
23 The north wind drives away rain. So does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share the house with a contentious woman. 25 As cold waters to a thirsty man, so is good news from a far country. 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 27 It is not good to eat too much honey. To seek ones own glory is not glory. 28 He who cannot control his own spirit (life) is as helpless as a city without walls, open to trouble.
1 Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor does not become a fool. 2 Like the bird by wandering, like the swallow by flying, so a curse without cause does not land. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool's back. 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own pride. 6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence. 7 As the legs of the lame are not equal so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 8 As he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool. 9 As a thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 10 The great God who formed all things rewards the fool as well as the sinner with wages. 11 As a dog returns to his vomit so a fool returns to his folly. 12 See a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
13 The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. 14 As the door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed. 15 The lazy man hides his hand in his bosom. It wearies him to lift it to his mouth. 16 The lazy man is wiser in his own conceit than seven men who can answer with good sense.
17 He who meddles in someone else's quarrel is like one who takes a dog by the ears. 18 This is like a mad man who throws firebrands, arrows, and death. 19 So is the man who deceives his neighbor, and says: I was only joking.
20 Without wood the fire goes out. Without a talebearer strife ceases. 21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes. 22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a broken pottery covered with silver dross. 24 He who hates disguises with his lips, and stores deceit within him. 25 When he speaks kind words do not believe him. There are seven abominations in his heart. 26 When hatred is covered by deceit, wickedness is revealed to the entire congregation. 27 He who digs a pit will fall in it. He who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. 28 A lying tongue hates those afflicted by it and a flattering mouth works ruin.
1 Do not brag about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring.
2 Let another man praise you and not your own mouth, a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's anger is heavier than them both.
4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
7 The full person dislikes the honeycomb, but to the hungry every bitter thing is sweet.
8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his place.
9 As oil and perfume delight the heart so the sweetness of a man's friend delights his heart.
10 Do not forget your friends or your father's friends. If you are in trouble, do not ask a relative for help. A nearby neighbor can help you more than relatives who are far away.
11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart happy and I will have an answer for anyone who criticizes (taunts) (torments) me.
12 A prudent man anticipates evil and hides; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take him as pledge as surety for a fornicator.
14 He that blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
15 Continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.
16 Trying to stop her is like trying to stop the wind, or holding something with greased hands.
17 Just as iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens another.
18 When you keep a fig tree you eat the fruit. He who waits on his master will be honored.
19 As in water face reflects face, the heart of man is reveals the man.
20 The grave and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
21 The refining pot is for silver. The furnace is for gold. A man is valued by what others say about him.
22 Though you grind a fool in mortar his foolishness will not depart from him.
23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks and attend to your herds.
24 Riches are not forever: and a crown does not endure for every generation.
25 The hay appears and the tender grass shows itself. Herbs of the mountains are gathered.
26 The lambs are for your clothing, and the goats bring the price of the field.
27 You will have enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household, and for the maintenance for your maidservants.
1 The wicked run when no man pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 There are many princes after the transgression of a land. But a man of understanding and knowledge remains for a long time.
3 A poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain that leaves no food.
4 They who forsake the law praise the wicked. Those who obey the law oppose them.
5 Evil men do not understand justice. Those who seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better is the poor man who walks in uprightness, than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.
7 He who obeys the law is a wise son. But he who is a companion of worthless men shames his father.
8 He who becomes wealthy through unfair loans and interest collects them for the one who pitys the poor.
9 The prayer of the person who will not listen to the law is disgusting.
10 Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit. Innocent people will inherit good things.
11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but the poor who has understanding, sees right through him.
12 When righteous people rejoice, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves.
13 The man who covers his sins will not be blessed; but whoever confesses and leaves them will have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man reverencing God. He who hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
15 Like a roaring lion and a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over the helpless people.
16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor. He who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
17 A violent and bloodthirsty man will run to the pit; let no man help him.
18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved: but he who is perverse in his ways will fall at once.