1These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
3It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
4It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
5The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.25.3 is…: Heb. there is no searching
6The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.25.3 is…: Heb. there is no searching
7Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
8Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
9Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
10Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
11Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:25.6 Put…: Heb. Set not out thy glory
12Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:25.6 Put…: Heb. Set not out thy glory
13For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
14For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
15Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
16Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
17Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:25.9 a secret…: or, the secret of
18Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:25.9 a secret…: or, the secret of
19Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
20Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
21A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.25.11 fitly…: Heb. spoken upon his wheels
22A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.25.11 fitly…: Heb. spoken upon his wheels
23As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
24As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
25As 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.
26As 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.
27Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.25.14 of a…: Heb. in a gift of falsehood
28Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.25.14 of a…: Heb. in a gift of falsehood
29By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
30By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
31Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
32Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
33Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.25.17 Withdraw…: or, Let thy foot be seldom in25.17 weary…: Heb. full of thee
34Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.25.17 Withdraw…: or, Let thy foot be seldom in25.17 weary…: Heb. full of thee
35A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
36A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
37Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
38Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
39As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
40As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
41If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
42If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
43For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
44For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
45The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.25.23 driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance
46The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.25.23 driveth…: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance
47It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
48It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
49As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
50As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
51A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
52A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
53It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
54It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
55He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
56He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.