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Proverbs 25 · Grade 4

Fitting Words

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Chapter 25 begins a new collection. These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king. It is better to be invited to come up than to be put lower.

Words and timing matter. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear. By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone. Even gentle words can be very powerful.

The chapter teaches surprising kindness. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink; for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you. Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Show What You Know

  1. What is the glory of kings?

  2. Why should we not exalt ourselves?

  3. What is a wise reprover to an obedient ear like?

  4. What can even gentle words be?

  5. What will Yahweh do for one who feeds his enemy?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

goldhungryapplespatienceGod
  1. It is the glory of to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
  2. A word fitly spoken is like of gold in settings of silver.
  3. As an earring of , and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
  4. By a ruler is persuaded.
  5. If your enemy is , give him food to eat.

Think About It

  1. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. Who is hard for you to be kind to, and what could you do for them?

  2. A man without restraint is like a city without walls. How does self-control protect you?

Memory Verse

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”

Proverbs 25:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for words spoken at the right time. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What is a man without self-control like?
  • What will Yahweh do for the kind?

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