Proverbs 25:1-28 BSB

[1] These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: [2] It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. [3] As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched. [4] Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth. [5] Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. [6] Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men; [7] for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes, [8] do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? [9] Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, [10] lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away. [11] A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. [12] Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. [13] Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters. [14] Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given. [15] Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone. [16] If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. [17] Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you. [18] Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. [19] Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. [20] Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. [21] If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. [22] For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. [23] As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks. [24] Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife. [25] Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. [26] Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. [27] It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory. [28] Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.