1These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. Many Bible Versions
2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. Many Bible Versions
3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Many Bible Versions
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Many Bible Versions
5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Many Bible Versions
6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: Many Bible Versions
7For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. Many Bible Versions
8Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. Many Bible Versions
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: Many Bible Versions
10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. Many Bible Versions
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Many Bible Versions
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. Many Bible Versions
13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. Many Bible Versions
14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Many Bible Versions
15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Many Bible Versions
16Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Many Bible Versions
17Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. Many Bible Versions
18A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. Many Bible Versions
19Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. Many Bible Versions
20As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. Many Bible Versions
21If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: Many Bible Versions
22For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee. Many Bible Versions
23The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. Many Bible Versions
24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. Many Bible Versions
25As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Many Bible Versions
26A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. Many Bible Versions
27It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. Many Bible Versions
28He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Many Bible Versions