1 - These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2 - It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3 - As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 - Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5 - remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6 - Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 - it is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes
8 - do not bring
9 - If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another's confidence,
10 - or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.
11 - Like apples
12 - Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
13 - Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
14 - Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
15 - Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 - If you find honey, eat just enough - too much of it, and you will vomit.
17 - Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house - too much of you, and they will hate you.
18 - Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.
19 - Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20 - Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 - If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 - In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
23 - Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue - which provokes a horrified look.
24 - Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 - Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26 - Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
27 - It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.
28 - Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.