Thematic Bible
Proverbs 25:1 (show verse)
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Proverbs 25:2 (show verse)
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:3 (show verse)
The heaven for hight, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Proverbs 25:4 (show verse)
Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
Proverbs 25:5 (show verse)
Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6 (show verse)
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
Proverbs 25:7 (show verse)
For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:8 (show verse)
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
Proverbs 25:9 (show verse)
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and reveal not a secret to another:
Proverbs 25:10 (show verse)
Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away.
Proverbs 25:11 (show verse)
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:12 (show verse)
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:13 (show verse)
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:14 (show verse)
Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Proverbs 25:15 (show verse)
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:16 (show verse)
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it.
Proverbs 25:17 (show verse)
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Proverbs 25:18 (show verse)
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25:19 (show verse)
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
Proverbs 25:20 (show verse)
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:21 (show verse)
If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink:
Proverbs 25:22 (show verse)
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee.
Proverbs 25:23 (show verse)
The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Proverbs 25:24 (show verse)
It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Proverbs 25:25 (show verse)
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Proverbs 25:26 (show verse)
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring.
Proverbs 25:27 (show verse)
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
Proverbs 25:28 (show verse)
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.