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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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 |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame? |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence, |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16If you find honey, eat just enough-- too much of it, and you will vomit. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house-- too much of you, and they will hate you. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble. |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue--which provokes a horrified look. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. |
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