Proverbs 25
1 Also these [are] [the] proverbs of Solomon which they copied [the] men of - Hezekiah [the] king of Judah.
These, too, are parables of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transferred.
2 [is] [the] glory of God to conceal a matter and [is the] glory of kings to search out a matter.
It is to the glory of God to conceal a word, and it is to the glory of kings to investigate speech.
3 Heaven for height and earth for depth and [the] heart of kings there not [is] inquiry.
Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable.
4 Remove dross from silver and it came out for the metalsmith a vessel.
Take away the tarnish from silver, and a most pure vessel will go forth.
5 Remove [the] wicked before a king so it may be established in righteousness throne his.
Take away impiety from the face of the king, and his throne shall be made firm by justice.
6 May not you claim honor before a king and in [the] place of great [people] may not you stand.
Do not appear glorious before the king, and do not stand in the place of the great.
7 For [is] better to say to you come up here than to set low you before a noble [person] whom they have seen eyes your.
For it is better that it should be said to you, “Ascend to here,” than that you should be humbled before the prince.
8 May not you go forth to contest a lawsuit quickly lest what? will you do at end its when puts to shame you neighbor your.
The things that your eyes have seen, do not offer hastily in a quarrel, lest afterward you may not be able to make amends, when you have dishonored your friend.
9 Own case your conduct with neighbor your and [the] secret of another [person] may not you reveal.
Argue your case with your friend, and do not reveal the secret to an outsider,
10 Lest he should bring shame you [one who] hears and evil report your not it will turn back.
lest perhaps he may insult you, when he has heard it, and he might not cease to reproach you. Grace and friendship free a man; preserve these for yourself, lest you fall under reproach.
11 Apples of gold in settings of silver a word spoken on proper times its.
Whoever speaks a word at an opportune time is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
12 An earring of gold and an ornament of pure gold [one who] reproves wise on an ear listening.
Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.
13 [is] like [the] cold of Snow - on a day of harvest an envoy faithful to [those who] sent him and [the] life of masters his he will restore.
Just like the cold of snow in a time of harvest, so also is a faithful messenger to him who sent him: he causes his soul to rest.
14 Clouds and wind and [is] rain there not a person [who] boasts in a gift of falsehood.
A man who boasts and does not fulfill his promises is like clouds and wind, when rain does not follow.
15 By length of anger he will be persuaded a ruler and a tongue soft it will break bone.
By patience, a leader shall be appeased, and a soft tongue shall break hardness.
16 Honey you have found eat sufficiency your lest you should be surfeited with it and you will vomit up it.
You have discovered honey; eat what is sufficient for you, lest perhaps, being filled up, you may vomit it.
17 Make rare foot your from [the] house of neighbor your lest he should be surfeited with you and he will hate you.
Withdraw your feet from the house of your neighbor, lest, when he has had his fill, he may hate you.
18 A war-club and a sword and an arrow sharpened a person [who] testifies against neighbor his a witness of falsehood.
A man who speaks false testimony against his neighbor is like a dart and a sword and a sharp arrow.
19 A tooth broken and a foot slipped [the] trust of [one who] acts treacherously in a day of trouble.
Whoever sets his hopes on the unfaithful in a day of anguish is like a rotten tooth and weary foot,
20 [one who] removes A garment - on a day of coldness vinegar on soda and [one who] sings the songs to a heart sad.
and like one who loosens his garment in cold weather. Whoever sings verses to a wicked heart is like vinegar on baking soda. Just like a moth to a garment, and a worm to wood, so too does the sadness of a man do harm to the heart.
21 If [is] hungry [one who] hates you give to eat him food and if thirsty give to drink him water.
If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 For burning coals you [will] snatch up on head his and Yahweh he will repay to you.
For you will gather hot coals upon his head, and the Lord will repay you.
23 A wind of [the] north it brings forth rain and faces indignant a tongue of secrecy.
The north wind brings forth the rain, and a sorrowful face brings forth a detracting tongue.
24 [is] good To dwell on [the] corner of a roof more than a woman of (contentions *Q(K)*) and a house of association.
It is better to sit in a corner of the attic, than with an argumentative woman and in a shared house.
25 Water cool on a person weary and a report good from a land of distance.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so too are good reports from a far away land.
26 A spring fouled and a fountain ruined a righteous [person] [who] sways before a wicked [person].
The just falling down before the impious is like a fountain stirred up by feet and like a corrupted spring.
27 To eat honey much not [is] good and [the] search of own honor their [is] an honor.
Just as whoever eats too much honey, it is not good for him, so also whoever is an investigator of what is majestic will be overwhelmed by glory.
28 A city broken into there not [is] a wall a person whom not control [belongs] to spirit his.
Just like a city lying in the open and without surrounding walls, so also is a man who is unable to restrain his own spirit in speaking.
