Chapter 25 These are also Proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of
Judah copied out.
Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of
great men.
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, than that thou
shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end
thereof when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, and discover not a secret to
another, lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold and pictures of silver.
As an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an
obedient ear.
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.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Hast thou found honey?
Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith,
and vomit it.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house, lest he be weary of thee,
and so hate thee.
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword,
and a sharp arrow.
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot
out of joint.
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon niter,
so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him
water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.
The north wind driveth away rain, so doth an angry countenance a backbiting
tongue.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than with a brawling woman and in
a wide house.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain and a
corrupt spring.
It is not good to eat much honey, so for men to search their own glory is
not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and
without walls.