251These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.+2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.+3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.+4Take away the dross from the silver,and material comes out for the refiner;+5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established in righteousness.+6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,or claim a place among great men;+7for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,whom your eyes have seen.+8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court.What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?+9Debate your case with your neighbor,and don’t betray the confidence of another;+10lest one who hears it put you to shame,and your bad reputation never depart.+11A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.+12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.+13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;for he refreshes the soul of his masters.+14As clouds and wind without rain,so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.+15By patience a ruler is persuaded.A soft tongue breaks the bone.+16Have you found honey?Eat as much as is sufficient for you,lest you eat too much, and vomit it.+17Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house,lest he be weary of you, and hate you.+18A man who gives false testimony against his neighboris like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.+19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of troubleis like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.+20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,or vinegar on soda,so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.+21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat.If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:+22for you will heap coals of fire on his head,and Yahweh will reward you.+23The north wind produces rain;so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.+24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,than to share a house with a contentious woman.+25Like cold water to a thirsty soul,so is good news from a far country.+26Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well,so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.+27It is not good to eat much honey;nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.+28Like a city that is broken down and without wallsis a man whose spirit is without restraint.+
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