Proverbs 25

1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.Cross-references: 1Ki 4:32 · Prov 1:1 · Prov 10:1 · Eccl 12:9 · Isa 1:1 · Isa 36:22 · +3 more

2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.Cross-references: Deut 29:29 · 1Ki 3:9 · 1Ki 4:29 · Ezra 4:15 · Ezra 4:19 · Ezra 5:17 · +6 more

3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.Cross-references: 1Ki 4:29 · Ps 103:11 · Isa 7:11 · Isa 55:9 · Rom 8:39 · 1Pet 1:7

4Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.Cross-references: Prov 17:3 · Isa 1:25 · Ezek 22:18 · Mal 3:2 · 2Tim 2:20 · 1Pet 1:7

5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.Cross-references: 1Ki 2:33 · 1Ki 2:46 · Esth 7:10 · Esth 8:11 · Ps 101:7 · Prov 16:12 · +5 more

6Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;Cross-references: Ex 3:11 · 1Sam 9:20 · 1Sam 15:17 · 1Sam 18:18 · 2Sam 7:8 · Ps 131:1 · +5 more

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.Cross-references: Prov 16:19 · Luke 14:7 · Luke 18:14 · 1Pet 5:5 · Rev 4:1

8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?Cross-references: 2Sam 2:14 · 2Sam 2:26 · 2Ki 14:8 · Prov 14:12 · Prov 17:14 · Prov 18:6 · +4 more

9Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,Cross-references: Prov 11:13 · Prov 20:19 · Matt 18:5

10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.Cross-references: Ps 119:39

11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.Cross-references: Prov 15:23 · Prov 24:26 · Eccl 12:10 · Isa 50:4

12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.Cross-references: 1Sam 25:31 · Job 42:11 · Ps 141:5 · Prov 1:8 · Prov 9:8 · Prov 15:5 · +3 more

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.Cross-references: Prov 13:17 · Prov 25:25 · Prov 26:6 · Phil 2:25

14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.Cross-references: 1Ki 22:11 · Prov 20:6 · Luke 14:11 · Luke 18:10 · 2Cor 11:13 · 2Cor 11:31 · +3 more

15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.Cross-references: Gen 32:4 · 1Sam 25:14 · 1Sam 25:24 · Prov 15:1 · Prov 16:14 · Eccl 10:4

16Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.Cross-references: Judg 14:8 · 1Sam 14:25 · Prov 23:8 · Prov 24:13 · Prov 25:27 · Isa 7:15 · +3 more

17Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.Cross-references: Gen 19:2 · Judg 19:18 · Rom 15:24

18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.Cross-references: Ps 52:2 · Ps 55:21 · Ps 57:4 · Ps 120:3 · Ps 140:3 · Prov 12:18 · +4 more

19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.Cross-references: 2Chr 28:20 · Job 6:14 · Isa 30:1 · Isa 36:6 · Ezek 29:6 · 2Tim 4:16

20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.Cross-references: Deut 24:12 · Job 24:7 · Ps 137:3 · Prov 10:26 · Eccl 3:4 · Isa 58:7 · +4 more

21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;Cross-references: Ex 23:4 · 2Ki 6:22 · 2Chr 28:15 · Prov 24:17 · Matt 5:44 · Luke 10:33 · +1 more

22for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.Cross-references: 2Sam 16:12 · Matt 10:13 · 1Cor 15:18

23The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.Cross-references: Job 37:22 · Ps 15:3 · Ps 101:5 · Prov 26:20 · Rom 1:30 · 2Cor 12:20

24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.Cross-references: Prov 19:13 · Prov 21:9 · Prov 21:19 · Prov 27:15

25Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.Cross-references: Gen 21:16 · Ex 17:2 · Ex 17:6 · Judg 15:18 · 2Sam 23:15 · Ps 42:1 · +12 more

26Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.Cross-references: Gen 4:8 · 1Sam 22:14 · 2Chr 24:21 · Ezek 32:2 · Ezek 34:18 · Matt 23:34 · +4 more

27It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.Cross-references: Prov 25:16 · Prov 27:2 · John 5:44 · 2Cor 12:1 · 2Cor 12:11 · Phil 2:3

28Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.Cross-references: 1Sam 20:30 · 1Sam 25:17 · 2Chr 32:5 · Neh 1:3 · Prov 16:32 · Prov 22:24