Proverbs 25:1
New International Version
These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

New Living Translation
These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.

English Standard Version
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.

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

King James Bible
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

New King James Version
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

New American Standard Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

NASB 1995
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

NASB 1977
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

Legacy Standard Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.

Amplified Bible
These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

Christian Standard Bible
These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied.

American Standard Version
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Contemporary English Version
Here are some more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah.

English Revised Version
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These also are Solomon's proverbs that were copied by the men of King Hezekiah of Judah.

Good News Translation
Here are more of Solomon's proverbs, copied by scribes at the court of King Hezekiah of Judah.

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

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

NET Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied:

New Heart English Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Webster's Bible Translation
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

World English Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
These are also proverbs of Solomon, that men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed:

Young's Literal Translation
Also these are Proverbs of Solomon, that men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed: --

Smith's Literal Translation
Also these the proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These are also parables of Solomon, which the men of Ezechias king of Juda copied out.

Catholic Public Domain Version
These, too, are parables of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transferred.

New American Bible
These also are proverbs of Solomon. The servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them.

New Revised Standard Version
These are other proverbs of Solomon that the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THESE are also profound proverbs of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah king of Judah wrote.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
These also are the deep proverbs of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah king of Judah wrote:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
These are the miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
More Proverbs of Solomon
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 and the glory of kings to search it out.…

Cross References
1 Kings 4:32
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.

1 Kings 4:29-31
And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.

1 Kings 10:1-3
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.

1 Kings 10:23-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

2 Chronicles 9:1-2
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.

2 Chronicles 9:22-23
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

Ecclesiastes 12:9
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.

1 Kings 3:28
When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.

1 Kings 3:9-12
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...

1 Kings 5:12
And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He had promised him. There was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.

Matthew 12:42
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Luke 11:31
The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.


Treasury of Scripture

These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

which

Isaiah 1:1
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

Isaiah 36:22
Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.

Isaiah 37:2
And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.

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These are additional proverbs
The phrase introduces a new section within the Book of Proverbs, indicating a collection that supplements the earlier sayings. The Hebrew word for "proverbs" is "mashal," which can mean a parable, a wise saying, or a comparison. This suggests that the teachings are not just simple statements but are rich in meaning and require contemplation. The use of "additional" implies that wisdom is inexhaustible and continually unfolding, encouraging believers to seek and embrace ongoing divine insight.

of Solomon
Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel, is traditionally credited with authoring many of the proverbs. His wisdom was a divine gift, as described in 1 Kings 3:12, where God grants him unparalleled understanding. Solomon's role as the author underscores the divine inspiration and authority of these teachings. His life, marked by both wisdom and folly, serves as a testament to the importance of adhering to God's wisdom.

which were copied
The act of copying indicates a careful preservation and transmission of wisdom. The Hebrew root "athaq" suggests a process of transference, emphasizing the value placed on these teachings. This copying was not merely a mechanical task but a sacred duty to ensure that the wisdom of Solomon was accessible to future generations. It highlights the importance of scripture as a living document, meant to be studied and applied throughout the ages.

by the men of Hezekiah
Hezekiah, a king of Judah known for his faithfulness to God, initiated religious reforms and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh. The "men of Hezekiah" were likely scribes or scholars tasked with compiling and preserving these proverbs. This reflects a period of spiritual renewal and a commitment to returning to the foundational truths of the faith. It underscores the role of godly leadership in guiding a nation back to righteousness.

king of Judah
The mention of Judah, the southern kingdom, situates these proverbs within a specific historical and cultural context. Judah was the tribe from which David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ descended, highlighting the messianic lineage. The kingdom of Judah, despite its challenges, often experienced periods of revival under kings like Hezekiah. This context reminds believers of God's enduring covenant with His people and His faithfulness across generations.

XXV.

7.THE THIRD GREAT DIVISION OF THE BOOK; ANOTHER COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, CHIEFLY PARABOLIC IN CHARACTER (Proverbs 25-29).

(1) These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah copied out.--To this time they had existed, it may be, partly by oral tradition, partly in writing, but now Hezekiah, in his anxiety to preserve these sacred memorials of the past, had them copied out and formed into one collection. To his care we probably also owe the compilation of Books II. (Psalms 42-72) and III. (73-89) of the Psalter, in the former of which are included several psalms of David's which had not found a place in Book I., though this last-named book consists almost, if not entirely, of psalms ascribed to him. In the same manner the present book (Proverbs 25-29) contains proverbs of Solomon which apparently were not known to the compiler of the previous collection.

Verse 1-ch. 29. - Part VI. SECOND GREAT COLLECTION OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS, gathered by "the men of Hezekiah," in which wisdom is set forth as the greatest blessing to the king and his subjects. Verse 1. - The superscription: These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah King of Judah copied out. The word "also" implies that a previous collection was known to the compiler of the present book - probably the one which we have in Proverbs 10-22:16, of which nine proverbs are inserted here. But there was still a large number of proverbial sayings attributed to Solomon, and preserved partly by oral tradition and partly in writing, which it was advisable to collect and secure before they were lost. The zeal of Hezekiah took this in hand. He was not, as far as we know, an author himself, but he evidently felt a warm interest in literature, and "the men of Hezekiah," not mentioned elsewhere, must have been his counsellors and scholars, to whom was entrusted the duty of gathering together into a volume the scattered sayings of the wise king. Among those contemporaries, doubtless, Isaiah was eminent, and it is not improbable that Shebna the scribe and Josh the chronicler were members of the learned fraternity (2 Kings 18:18). The verb rightly translated "copied out" (athak) means, properly, "to remove," "to transfer" from one place to another (transtulerunt, Vulgate); hence it signifies here to copy into a book words taken from other writings or people's mouths. The sayings thus collected, whether truly Solomon's or not, were extant under his name, and were regarded as worthy of his reputation for wisdom. The title is given in the Septuagint, thus: Αῦται αἱ παιδεῖαι Σαλωμῶντος αἱ ἀδιάκριτοι α}ς ἐξεγραψαντο οἱ φίλοι Ἐζεκίου τοῦ βασιλέως τῆς Ἰουδαίας. What is meant by ἀδιάκριτοι is uncertain. It has been translated "impossible to distinguish," equivalent to "miscellaneous;" "beyond doubt," equivalent to "genuine," "hard to interpret," as in Polyb., 15:12, 9. St. James (James 3:17) applies the term to wisdom, but the interpreters there are not agreed as to the meaning, it being rendered "without partiality," "without variance," "without doubtfulness," etc. It seems best to take the word as used by the LXX. to signify "mixed," or "miscellaneous."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These [are]
אֵ֭לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

additional
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

proverbs
מִשְׁלֵ֣י (miš·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4912: A pithy maxim, a simile

of Solomon,
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

which
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were copied by
הֶ֝עְתִּ֗יקוּ (he‘·tî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6275: To remove, to grow old, to transcribe

the men
אַנְשֵׁ֤י ׀ (’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of Hezekiah
חִזְקִיָּ֬ה (ḥiz·qî·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Judah:
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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