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Read Proverbs 25

World English Bible · 28 verses

¹ These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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