More Proverbs of Solomon 1 Brenton These are the miscellaneous instructions of Solomon, which the friends of Ezekias king of Judea copied out. BSB BSB: These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
3 Brenton Heaven is high, and earth is deep, and a king's heart is unsearchable. BSB BSB: As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
4 Brenton Beat the drossy silver, and it shall be made entirely pure. BSB BSB: Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
5 Brenton Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness. BSB BSB: Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Brenton Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes; BSB BSB: Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
7 Brenton for it is better for thee that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble thee in the presence of the prince; speak of that which thine eyes have seen. BSB BSB: for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
8 Brenton Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last. BSB BSB: do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Brenton Whenever thy friend shall reproach thee, retreat backward, despise him not; BSB BSB: Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10 Brenton lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably. BSB BSB: lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.
11 Brenton As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.BSB BSB: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 Brenton In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear. BSB BSB: Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
13 Brenton As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers. BSB BSB: Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Brenton As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects , so is he that boasts of a false gift. BSB BSB: Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 Brenton In long-suffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones. BSB BSB: Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 Brenton Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply thou be filled, and vomit it up. BSB BSB: If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17 Brenton Enter sparingly into thy friend's house, lest he be satiated with thy company, and hate thee. BSB BSB: Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18 Brenton As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.BSB BSB: Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19 Brenton The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day. BSB BSB: Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 Brenton As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart. BSB BSB: Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 Brenton If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; BSB BSB: If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 Brenton for so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee with good. BSB BSB: For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 Brenton The north wind raises clouds; so an impudent face provokes the tongue. BSB BSB: As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24 Brenton It is better to dwell on a corner of the roof, than with a railing woman in an open house.BSB BSB: Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 Brenton As cold water is agreeable to a thirsting soul, so is a good message from a land far off. BSB BSB: Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26 Brenton As if one should stop a well, and corrupt a spring of water, so is it unseemly for a righteous man to fall before an ungodly man. BSB BSB: Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27 Brenton It is not good to eat much honey; but it is right to honour venerable sayings.BSB BSB: It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
28 Brenton As a city whose walls are broken down, and which is unfortified, so is a man who does anything without counsel. BSB BSB: Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
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