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[1] These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
[2] It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
[3] The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
[4] Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner;
[5] Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
[6] Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men;
[7] For better is it 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.
[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.
[9] Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
[10] Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
[11] A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
[12] As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
[13] As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithfu messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.
[14] As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.
[15] By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
[16] Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
[17] Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee.
[18] As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, so is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour.
[19] Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
[20] As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
[21] If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink;
[22] For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and 𐤉𐤇𐤅𐤇 will reward thee.
[23] The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
[24] It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman.
[25] As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country.
[26] As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
[27] It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search out their own glory is not glory.
[28] Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose spirit is without restraint.
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