25Proverbs 25

More of Solomon's Wise Sayings

1Here are some more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah.Select Proverbs 25:1

2God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.Select Proverbs 25:2

3Who can fully understand the thoughts of a ruler? They reach beyond the sky and go deep in the earth.Select Proverbs 25:3

4Silver must be purified before it can be used to make something of value.Select Proverbs 25:4

5Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice.Select Proverbs 25:5

6Don't try to seem important in the court of a ruler.Select Proverbs 25:6

7It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are rightSelect Proverbs 25:7

8before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.Select Proverbs 25:8

9When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it.Select Proverbs 25:9

10Others will find out, and your reputation will then be ruined.Select Proverbs 25:10

11The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.Select Proverbs 25:11

12Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.Select Proverbs 25:12

13A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.Select Proverbs 25:13

14Broken promises are worse than rain clouds that don't bring rain.Select Proverbs 25:14

15Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.Select Proverbs 25:15

16Eating too much honey can make you sick.Select Proverbs 25:16

17Don't visit friends too often, or they will get tired of it and start hating you.Select Proverbs 25:17

18Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.Select Proverbs 25:18

19A friend you can't trust in times of trouble is like having a toothache or a sore foot.Select Proverbs 25:19

20Singing to someone in deep sorrow is like pouring vinegar in an open cut.Select Proverbs 25:20

21If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.Select Proverbs 25:21

22This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads. And the Lord will reward you.Select Proverbs 25:22

23As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.Select Proverbs 25:23

24It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.Select Proverbs 25:24

25Good news from far away refreshes like cold water when you are thirsty.Select Proverbs 25:25

26When a good person gives in to the wicked, it's like dumping garbage in a stream of clear water.Select Proverbs 25:26

27Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.Select Proverbs 25:27

28Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall.Select Proverbs 25:28