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Proverbs 25
Proverbs 25
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
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These are more proverbs of Solomon. They were copied down by the men of Hezekiah, the king of Judah.
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When God hides a matter, he gets glory. When kings figure out a matter, they get glory.
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The heavens are high and the earth is deep. In the same way, the minds of kings are hard to figure out.
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Remove the scum from the silver. Then the master worker can make something.
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Remove sinful people from where the king is. When he does what is right, his kingdom will be secure.
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Don't brag in front of the king. Don't claim a place among great people.
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Let the king say to you, "Come up here." That's better than for him to shame you in front of nobles. What you have seen with your own eyes
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don't bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
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If you talk about a matter with your neighbor, don't tell others what was said.
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If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame. Then no one will ever respect you again.
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The right word at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry.
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A wise person's warning to a listening ear is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.
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A messenger trusted by those who send him is like cool snow at harvest time. He renews the spirit of his masters.
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A man who brags about gifts he doesn't give is like wind and clouds that don't produce rain.
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If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side. And gentle words can break a bone.
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If you find honey, eat just enough. If you eat too much of it, you will throw up.
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Don't go to your neighbor's home very often. If he sees too much of you, he will hate you.
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A man who gives false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword or a sharp arrow.
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Trusting someone who is not faithful when trouble comes is like a bad tooth or a disabled foot.
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You may sing songs to a troubled heart. But that's like taking a coat away on a cold day. It's like pouring vinegar on baking soda.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
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By doing those things, you will pile up burning coals on his head. And the Lord will reward you.
23
The north wind brings rain. And a crafty tongue brings angry looks.
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It is better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a house with a nagging wife.
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Hearing good news from a land far away is like drinking cold water when you are tired.
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Sometimes a godly person gives in to those who are evil. Then he becomes like a muddy spring of water or a polluted well.
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It isn't good for you to eat too much honey. And you shouldn't try to get others to honor you.
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A man who can't control himself is like a city whose walls are broken down.
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