Proverbs 25

1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.KJV — Proverbs 25:1

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.KJV — Proverbs 25:2

3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.KJV — Proverbs 25:3

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.KJV — Proverbs 25:4

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.KJV — Proverbs 25:5

6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:KJV — Proverbs 25:6

7 For 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.KJV — Proverbs 25:7

8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.KJV — Proverbs 25:8

9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:KJV — Proverbs 25:9

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.KJV — Proverbs 25:10

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.KJV — Proverbs 25:11

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.KJV — Proverbs 25:12

13 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.KJV — Proverbs 25:13

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.KJV — Proverbs 25:14

15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.KJV — Proverbs 25:15

16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.KJV — Proverbs 25:16

17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.KJV — Proverbs 25:17

18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.KJV — Proverbs 25:18

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.KJV — Proverbs 25:19

20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.KJV — Proverbs 25:20

21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:KJV — Proverbs 25:21

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.KJV — Proverbs 25:22

23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.KJV — Proverbs 25:23

24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.KJV — Proverbs 25:24

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.KJV — Proverbs 25:25

26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.KJV — Proverbs 25:26

27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.KJV — Proverbs 25:27

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.KJV — Proverbs 25:28