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