| New International Version | Berean Standard Bible |
| 1These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: | 1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
| 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. | 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. |
| 3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. | 3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched. |
| 4Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; | 4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. |
| 5remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. | 5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. |
| 6Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; | 6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; |
| 7it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes | 7for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes, |
| 8do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? | 8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? |
| 9If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence, | 9Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, |
| 10or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand. | 10lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away. |
| 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. | 11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
| 12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. | 12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. |
| 13Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master. | 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. |
| 14Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. | 14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given. |
| 15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. | 15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. |
| 16If you find honey, eat just enough-- too much of it, and you will vomit. | 16If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. |
| 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house-- too much of you, and they will hate you. | 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you. |
| 18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. | 18Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. |
| 19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble. | 19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. |
| 20Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | 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. |
| 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. | 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. |
| 22In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. | 22For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. |
| 23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue--which provokes a horrified look. | 23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks. |
| 24Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. | 24Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
| 25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. | 25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. |
| 26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked. | 26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. |
| 27It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. | 27It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. |
| 28Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. | 28Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. |
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