Pro 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Pro 25:3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Pro 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

Pro 25:5 Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Pro 25:6 Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;

Pro 25:7 For it is better that it be said to you," Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

Pro 25:8 Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?

Pro 25:9 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,

Pro 25:10 Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.

Pro 25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.

Pro 25:12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Pro 25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Pro 25:14 Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.

Pro 25:15 By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

Pro 25:16 Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it.

Pro 25:17 Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor's house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you.

Pro 25:18 Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.

Pro 25:19 Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.

Pro 25:20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.

Pro 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

Pro 25:22 For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the Lord will reward you.

Pro 25:23 The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

Pro 25:24 It is better to live in a corner of the roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

Pro 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land.

Pro 25:26 Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

Pro 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one's own glory.

Pro 25:28 Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.

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Pro 26:1 Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool.

Pro 26:2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not alight.

Pro 26:3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.

Pro 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Or you will also be like him.

Pro 26:5 Answer a fool as his folly deserves, That he not be wise in his own eyes.

Pro 26:6 He cuts off his own feet and drinks violence Who sends a message by the hand of a fool.

Pro 26:7 Like the legs which are useless to the lame, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Pro 26:8 Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool.

Pro 26:9 Like a thorn which falls into the hand of a drunkard, So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Pro 26:10 Like an archer who wounds everyone, So is he who hires a fool or who hires those who pass by.

Pro 26:11 Like a dog that returns to its vomit Is a fool who repeats his folly.

Pro 26:12 Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Pro 26:13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!"

Pro 26:14 As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed.

Pro 26:15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.

Pro 26:16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer.

Pro 26:17 Like one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.

Pro 26:18 Like a madman who throws Firebrands, arrows and death,

Pro 26:19 So is the man who deceives his neighbor, And says, "Was I not joking?"

Pro 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.

Pro 26:21 Like charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

Pro 26:22 The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts of the body.

Pro 26:23 Like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

Pro 26:24 He who hates disguises it with his lips, But he lays up deceit in his heart.

Pro 26:25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart.

Pro 26:26 Though his hatred covers itself with guile, His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

Pro 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

Pro 26:28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin.