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Proverbs 25

The collection begins by crediting Hezekiah's men with copying Solomon's sayings, then addresses royal investigation, humility before rulers, careful conflict, aptly spoken words, faithfulness, treatment of enemies, and self-control.

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Verses 1–7Hezekiah’s collection begins with God’s hidden glory, kings, purification, and humility before rulers Verses 8–15Handle disputes carefully; fit words, faithful messengers, and patient persuasion have great value Verses 16–22Practice restraint, respect neighbors, avoid false witness, and feed an enemy who hungers Verses 23–28Backbiting, contention, bad news, compromised righteousness, excess honor, and lack of self-control

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1These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of…2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing:…3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and…4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall…5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his…6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king,…7For better it is that it be said unto thee,…8Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not…9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not…10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and…11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in…12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine…13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,…14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds…15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft…16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient…17Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be…18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is…19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is…20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather,…21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat;…22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head,…23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry…24It is better to dwell in the corner of the…25As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good…26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as…27It is not good to eat much honey: so for…28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is…