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Proverbs 25 Verse by Verse
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- 1Proverbs 25:1 These are more...Proverbs 25:1
These are more proverbs of Solomon,
compiled by
the men of Hezekiah
king of Judah: - 2Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of...Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God
to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter
is the glory of KINGS. - 3Proverbs 25:3 As the heavens...Proverbs 25:3
As the heavens are high
and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. - 4Proverbs 25:4-5 Remove the dross ...Proverbs 25:4-5
Remove the dross from the silver,
and a silversmith can produce a vessel; remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established through righteousness. - 5Proverbs 25:6-7a Do not exalt...Proverbs 25:6 - 7a
Do not exalt yourself
in the king’s presence,
and do not
claim a place
among his great men;
it is better for him
to say to you,
“Come up here,”
than for him
to humiliate you
before his nobles. - 6Proverbs 25:7b–8 What you have seenProverbs 25:7–8
What you have seen
with your eyes
do not bring hastily
to COURT,
for what will you do
in the end
if your NEIGHBOR
puts you to SHAME? - 7Proverbs 25:9–10 If you take...Proverbs 25:9–10
If you take
your neighbor to court,
do not betray
another’s confidence,
or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge
against you will stand. - 8Proverbs 25:11 Like apples of...Proverbs 25:11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a ruling
rightly given. - 9Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring...Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring
of gold
or an ornament
of fine gold
is the rebuke
of a wise judge
to a listening ear. - 10Proverbs 25:13 Like a snow-cooled...Proverbs 25:13
Like a snow-cooled drink
at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger
to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master. - 11Proverbs 25:14 Like clouds...Proverbs 25:14
Like clouds and wind without rain
is one
who boasts of gifts
never given. - 12Proverbs 25:15 Through patience...Proverbs 25:15
Through patience
a ruler
can be persuaded,
and
a gentle tongue
can break a bone. - 13Proverbs 25:16-17 If you find...Proverbs 25:16-17
If you find honey,
eat just enough—
too much of it,
and you will vomit.
Seldom set foot
in your NEIGHBOR’s house—
too much of you, and you will be hated. - 14Proverbs 25:18 Like a club or...Proverbs 25:18
Like a club
or a sword
or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. - 15Proverbs 25:19 Like a broken tooth...Proverbs 25:19
Like a broken tooth
or a lame foot
is reliance on
the unfaithful
in a time of trouble. - 16Proverbs 25:20 Like one who...Proverbs 25:20
Like 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. - 17Proverbs 25:21–22 If your enemy is...Proverbs 25:21–22
If your enemy is hungry,
give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty,
give him water to drink.
In doing this,
you will heap
burning coals
on his head,
and the Lord will
reward you. - 18Proverbs 25:23 Like a north...Proverbs 25:23
Like a north wind
that brings unexpected rain
is a sly(slanderous) tongue—
which provokes
a horrified(angry) look.
(NLT): As surely as a north wind brings rain,
so a gossiping tongue causes anger!) - 19Proverbs 25:24 Better to live...Proverbs 25:24
Better to live
on a corner of
the roof
than share a house with a
quarrelsome wife. - 20Proverbs 25:25 Like cold water...Proverbs 25:25
Like cold water
to a weary soul
is good news
from a distant land. - 21Proverbs 25:26 Like a muddied...Proverbs 25:26
Like a muddied spring
or a polluted well
are the righteous
who give way
to the wicked. - 22Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to...Proverbs 25:27
It is not good
to eat too much honey,
nor is it honorable
to search out matters that are too deep.
(NLT: it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.) - 23Proverbs 25:28 Like a city...Proverbs 25:28
Like a city
whose walls
are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
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