Proverbs 25

MLV(i) 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver and there comes forth a vessel for the refiner. 5 Take away the wicked from before the king and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not put yourself forward in the presence of the king and stand not in the place of great men. 7 Because it is better that it is said to you, Come up here, than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not go forth hastily to strive. What will you do in the end of it when your neighbor has put you to shame? 9 Debate your case with your neighbor himself and disclose not the secret of another, 10 lest he who hears it revile you and your evil report not turn back.
11 A timely word spoken is apples of gold in a lattice-work of silver.
12 An earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is reproving a wise one upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Clouds and wind without rain, is he who boasts himself of his gifts falsely.
15 A ruler is persuaded by long-suffering and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
16 Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you are filled with it and vomit it.
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he is weary 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 a broken tooth and a foot out of joint.
20 As he who takes off a garment in cold weather and vinegar upon soda, so is he who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 Because you will heap coals of fire upon his head and Jehovah will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain. So does a backbiting tongue, an indignant countenance.
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
26 A troubled fountain and a corrupted spring, is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey, so for men to search out their own glory is grievous.
28 He whose spirit is without restraint is a city that is broken down and without walls.