Proverbs 25

These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

and material comes out for the refiner;

and his throne will be established in righteousness.

or claim a place among great men;

whom your eyes have seen.

What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

and don’t betray the confidence of another,

and your bad reputation never depart.

is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

A soft tongue breaks the bone.

lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.

so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

and Yahweh will reward you.

so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

than to share a house with a contentious woman.

so is good news from a far country.

so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.

is a man whose spirit is without restraint.