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Proverbs 25

28 verses · King James Version

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