Proverbs 25 : 1 (NCV)
These are more wise sayings of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Proverbs 25 : 2 (NCV)
God is honored for what he keeps secret. Kings are honored for what they can discover.
Proverbs 25 : 3 (NCV)
No one can measure the height of the skies or the depth of the earth. So also no one can understand the mind of a king.
Proverbs 25 : 4 (NCV)
Remove the scum from the silver, so the silver can be used by the silversmith.
Proverbs 25 : 5 (NCV)
Remove wicked people from the king's presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.
Proverbs 25 : 6 (NCV)
Don't brag to the king and act as if you are great.
Proverbs 25 : 7 (NCV)
It is better for him to give you a higher position than to bring you down in front of the prince. Because of something you have seen,
Proverbs 25 : 8 (NCV)
do not quickly take someone to court. What will you do later when your neighbor proves you wrong?
Proverbs 25 : 9 (NCV)
If you have an argument with your neighbor, don't tell other people what was said.
Proverbs 25 : 10 (NCV)
Whoever hears it might shame you, and you might not ever be respected again.
Proverbs 25 : 11 (NCV)
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
Proverbs 25 : 12 (NCV)
A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25 : 13 (NCV)
Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them, like the coolness of snow in the summertime.
Proverbs 25 : 14 (NCV)
People who brag about gifts they never give are like clouds and wind that give no rain.
Proverbs 25 : 15 (NCV)
With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
Proverbs 25 : 16 (NCV)
If you find honey, don't eat too much, or it will make you throw up.
Proverbs 25 : 17 (NCV)
Don't go to your neighbor's house too often; too much of you will make him hate you.
Proverbs 25 : 18 (NCV)
When you lie about your neighbors, it hurts them as much as a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25 : 19 (NCV)
Trusting unfaithful people when you are in trouble is like eating with a broken tooth or walking with a crippled foot.
Proverbs 25 : 20 (NCV)
Singing songs to someone who is sad is like taking away his coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on soda.
Proverbs 25 : 21 (NCV)
If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink.
Proverbs 25 : 22 (NCV)
Doing this will be like pouring burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Proverbs 25 : 23 (NCV)
As the north wind brings rain, telling gossip brings angry looks.
Proverbs 25 : 24 (NCV)
It is better to live in a corner on the roofn than inside the house with a quarreling wife.
Proverbs 25 : 25 (NCV)
Good news from a faraway place is like a cool drink when you are tired.
Proverbs 25 : 26 (NCV)
A good person who gives in to evil is like a muddy spring or a dirty well.
Proverbs 25 : 27 (NCV)
It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.
Proverbs 25 : 28 (NCV)
Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.
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