| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men; |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor's house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24It is better to live in a corner of the roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one's own glory. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. |
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