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