Thematic Bible
Proverbs 25:1 (show verse)
These also, are proverbs of Solomon, - which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
Proverbs 25:2 (show verse)
The glory of God, is to conceal a thing, but, the glory of kings, is to search out a thing.
Proverbs 25:3 (show verse)
The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but, the heart of kings, cannot be searched.
Proverbs 25:4 (show verse)
Remove the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth, to the refiner, a vessel:
Proverbs 25:5 (show verse)
Remove a lawless man from before the king, that his throne, may be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6 (show verse)
Do not honour thyself before a king, nor, in the place of great men, do thou stand;
Proverbs 25:7 (show verse)
For better it be said to thee, Come up hither, - than that thou be put lower down before a noble, whom thine own eyes, have beheld.
Proverbs 25:8 (show verse)
Do not go forth to strive in haste, - lest thou know not what to do in the latter end thereof, when thy neighbour, hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 25:9 (show verse)
Thy contention, urge thou with thy neighbour, and, the secret of another, do not reveal:
Proverbs 25:10 (show verse)
Lest he that heareth expose thee, and, the report concerning thee, turn not away.
Proverbs 25:11 (show verse)
Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
Proverbs 25:12 (show verse)
A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
Proverbs 25:13 (show verse)
As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to them who send him, - when, the life of his masters, he restoreth.
Proverbs 25:14 (show verse)
Clouds and wind, when rain there is none, is the man who boasteth himself of a pretended gift.
Proverbs 25:15 (show verse)
By long patience, is a judge persuaded, and, a soft tongue, breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:16 (show verse)
Honey having found, eat to suffice thee, lest thou loathe it, and vomit it forth.
Proverbs 25:17 (show verse)
Withhold thy foot from the house of thy neighbour, - lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
Proverbs 25:18 (show verse)
A hammer and a sword, and a sharpened arrow, is a man becoming a false witness against his neighbour.
Proverbs 25:19 (show verse)
A broken tooth and a faltering foot, is confidence in the treacherous, in the day of danger.
Proverbs 25:20 (show verse)
As splendour of dress on a cold day - vinegar upon nitre, so is a singer with songs, unto a sad heart.
Proverbs 25:21 (show verse)
If he that hateth thee hunger, give him bread to eat, and, if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
Proverbs 25:22 (show verse)
For, burning coals, shalt thou be heaping upon his head, - and, Yahweh, will repay thee.
Proverbs 25:23 (show verse)
A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
Proverbs 25:24 (show verse)
Proverbs 25:25 (show verse)
As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is a good report from a far country.
Proverbs 25:26 (show verse)
A fountain fouled, a spring spoiled, is a righteous man tottering before one who is lawless.
Proverbs 25:27 (show verse)
To eat honey in abundance, is not good, nor is, searching out their own honour, an honourable thing.
Proverbs 25:28 (show verse)
A city broken down without a wall, is a man who hath no control over his own spirit.