1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. WBS — Proverbs 25:1
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. WBS — Proverbs 25:2
3 The heaven for hight, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. WBS — Proverbs 25:3
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. WBS — Proverbs 25:4
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. WBS — Proverbs 25:5
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: WBS — Proverbs 25:6
7 For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen. WBS — Proverbs 25:7
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. WBS — Proverbs 25:8
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and reveal not a secret to another: WBS — Proverbs 25:9
10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away. WBS — Proverbs 25:10
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. WBS — Proverbs 25:11
12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. WBS — Proverbs 25:12
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. WBS — Proverbs 25:13
14 Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. WBS — Proverbs 25:14
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. WBS — Proverbs 25:15
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it. WBS — Proverbs 25:16
17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. WBS — Proverbs 25:17
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. WBS — Proverbs 25:18
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. WBS — Proverbs 25:19
20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. WBS — Proverbs 25:20
21 If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, give him water to drink: WBS — Proverbs 25:21
22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee. WBS — Proverbs 25:22
23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. WBS — Proverbs 25:23
24 It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. WBS — Proverbs 25:24
25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. WBS — Proverbs 25:25
26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring. WBS — Proverbs 25:26
27 It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. WBS — Proverbs 25:27
28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. WBS — Proverbs 25:28