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1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

1Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.

3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

3Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.

4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.

4Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.

5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

5Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

6Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,

7for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,

7for it is better that it be told you, "Come up here," than for you to be placed lower in the presence of an official. What you've seen with your own eyes,

8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

8don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?

9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,

9Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.

10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.

10Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you.

11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

11Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

12Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

13Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.

14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

14Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.

15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.

16If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.

16If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.

17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.

18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

18A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow— that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.

19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

19A bad tooth and an unsteady foot— that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble.

20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

20Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda— that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.

21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.

21If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.

22For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

22For you'll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the LORD will reward you.

23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

23The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.

24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.

24It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.

25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

25Cold water to someone who is thirsty — that's what good news from a distant land is.

26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.

26A muddied spring or a polluted well— that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked.

27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.

27To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory.

28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

28Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.

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