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These also are Solomon's proverbs that were copied by the men of King Hezekiah of Judah.
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It is the glory of God to hide things but the glory of kings to investigate them.
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[Like] the high heavens and the deep earth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
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Take the impurities out of silver, and a vessel is ready for the silversmith to mold.
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Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.
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Do not brag about yourself in front of a king or stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,
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because it is better to be told, "Come up here," than to be put down in front of a prince whom your eyes have seen.
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Do not be in a hurry to go to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?
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Present your argument to your neighbor, but do not reveal another person's secret.
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Otherwise, when he hears about it, he will humiliate you, and his evil report about you will never disappear.
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[Like] golden apples in silver settings, [so] is a word spoken at the right time.
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[Like] a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, [so] is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
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Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, [so] is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.
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[Like] a dense fog or a dust storm, [so] is a person who brags about a gift that he does not give.
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With patience you can persuade a ruler, and a soft tongue can break bones.
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When you find honey, eat only as much as you need. Otherwise, you will have too much and vomit.
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Do not set foot in your neighbor's house too often. Otherwise, he will see too much of you and hate you.
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[Like] a club and a sword and a sharp arrow, [so] is a person who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
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[Like] a broken tooth and a lame foot, [so] is confidence in an unfaithful person in a [time of] crisis.
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[Like] taking off a coat on a cold day or pouring vinegar on baking soda, so is singing songs to one who has an evil heart.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him some food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him some water to drink.
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[In this way] you will make him feel guilty and ashamed, and the LORD will reward you.
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[As] the north wind brings rain, so a whispering tongue brings angry looks.
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Better to live on a corner of a roof than to share a home with a quarreling woman.
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[Like] cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from far away.
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[Like] a muddied spring and a polluted well, [so] is a righteous person who gives in to a wicked person.
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Eating too much honey is not good, and searching for honor is not honorable.
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[Like] a city broken into [and] left without a wall, [so] is a person who lacks self-control.