Proverbs 25

1These are the miscellaneous instructions of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah, the King of Judah, wrote out.

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2The Glory of God hides a word, And the glory of the king honors deeds.

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3Heaven is high, and earth is deep, But the heart of the king is incapable of disproof.

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4Beat drossy silver, And it will be made entirely clean.

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5Slay the ungodly from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

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6Do not brag on yourself in the presence of the king, Neither stand in the places of princes;

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7For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up to me," Than for you to be humbled in the presence of a prince.

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8Speak the things your eyes see.

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9Do not enter into a quarrel quickly, That you may not be sorry in the end.

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10When your friend reproaches you, Retreat and do not despise him,

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11Lest your friend continue to reproach you, And your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But be equal to death for you.

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12Grace and friendship free a man; Keep these for yourself, that you may not be reproached, But guard your ways peaceably.

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13As a golden apple in a small necklace of sardius stone, Thus it is to speak a wise word.

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14As a very expensive sardius stone set in a golden earring, So is a wise word to an obedient ear.

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15As the falling of snow in harvest is beneficial against the heat, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he benefits the souls of those who use him.

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16As winds, clouds, and rains are evident, So are those who boast in a false gift.

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17There is prosperity for kings in patience, And a mild tongue breaks bones.

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18When you find honey, eat what is sufficient, Lest being filled, you should vomit it up.

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19Seldom visit your own friend's house, Lest he become fed up with your company and hate you.

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20As a club, a sword, and a pointed arrow, So also is the man who testifies as a false witness against his friend.

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21The tooth of an evil man and the foot of a lawless man Shall perish in an evil day.

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22As vinegar is bad for a festering wound, So calamity befalling the body grieves the heart.

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23As a moth in a garment and a worm in wood, So the grief of a man damages the heart.

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24If your enemy is hungry, feed him, And if he is thirsty, give him drink.

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25For by doing this, you shall heap coals of fire on his head, And the Lord will reward you with good things.

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26The north wind stirs up clouds, And a shameless face provokes the tongue.

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27It is better to dwell in a corner on a housetop Than in a house shared with an abusive woman.

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28As cold water is agreeable to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far-off land.

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29As if someone would stop a spring and corrupt an outlet of water, So it is unseemly for a righteous man to fall before the ungodly.

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30It is not good to eat too much honey, But it is necessary to honor words held in honor.

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31As an unfortified city whose walls are broken down, So is a man who does something without counsel.

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