Proverbs 25

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

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing;

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,

Take away the dross from the silver,

Take away the wicked from before the king,

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king,

For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither,

Go not forth hastily to strive,

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself,

Lest he that heareth it revile thee,

A word fitly spoken

As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,

As clouds and wind without rain,

By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded,

Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,

Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house,

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble

As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda,

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat;

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head,

The north wind bringeth forth rain;

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,

As cold waters to a thirsty soul,

As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring,

It is not good to eat much honey;

He whose spirit is without restraint