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 the king’s presence,

Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,

for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”

Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.

Debate your case with your neighbor,

lest one who hears it put you to shame,

A word fitly spoken

As an earring 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 patience a ruler is persuaded.

Have you found honey?

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

A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor

Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat.

for you will heap coals of fire on his head,

The north wind produces rain;

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

Like cold water to a thirsty soul,

Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well,

It is not good to eat much honey;

Like a city that is broken down and without walls