Proverbs_Chapter 25

The following are also Solomon’s proverbs. It was transcribed by the people of King Hezekiah of Judah.

To keep things secret is the glory of God. Understanding things is the glory of a king.

The height of the sky and the thickness of the earth cannot be measured by the heart of a king.

Remove the dross of silver, and silver will come out, which a silversmith can use as a vessel.

Remove the wicked from before the king, and the throne shall be established through righteousness.

Don’t be arrogant in front of the king. Do not stand in the position of an adult.

It would be better for someone to say, ‘Come up,’ than to ask you to step down in front of the prince you have seen.

Don’t rashly go out and compete with others, so as not to be humiliated by them in the end, and you don’t know what to do.

If you have a lawsuit with your neighbor, debate with him alone. Do not disclose personal secrets.

I’m afraid if someone hears you scold you, your bad reputation will be hard to escape.

A sentence that is appropriate is like a golden apple in a silver net.

The admonition of the wise is like a gold earring and a fine gold ornament in the ears of those who obey.

A faithful messenger brings comfort to the hearts of those who send him, just like the cold of ice and snow during harvest.

Those who boast about giving gifts are like the wind and clouds without rain.

Constant patience can persuade the king. A soft tongue can break bones.

Did you get honey? It’s just enough to eat. I’m afraid you’ll vomit if you’re too full.

Keep your feet away from your neighbor’s house, or they may tire of you and hate you.

Those who bear false witness and frame their neighbors are like hammers, sharp swords, and swift arrows.

Relying on disloyal people in times of adversity is like a broken tooth or a foot stuck in the wrong bone.

Singing to a sad person is like undressing in the cold, or pouring vinegar on alkali.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

Because in this way, you are piling charcoal fire on his head. The Lord will also reward you.

The north wind brings rain, and the tongue of a slanderer brings anger.

I would rather live in the corner of the roof than live with a quarreling woman in a spacious house.

Having good news from afar is like giving cold water to a thirsty person.

A righteous person retreats in front of the wicked, like?? A turbid spring, a turbid well.

Eating too much honey is not good. Examining one’s own glory is also detestable.

A man who does not subdue his own heart is like a destroyed city without walls.