More Proverbs of Solomon 1 UEB These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah. BSB BSB: These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
3 UEB Like the heavens are for height and the earth is for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. BSB BSB: As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
4 UEB Remove the dross from the silver and a metal worker can use the silver in his craft. BSB BSB: Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
5 UEB Even so, remove wicked people from the presence of the king and his throne will be established by doing what is right. BSB BSB: Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 UEB Do not honor yourself in the king's presence and do not stand in the place designated for great people. BSB BSB: Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
7 UEB It is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have witnessed, 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 UEB do not bring quickly to trial. For what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame? BSB BSB: do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 UEB Argue your case between you and your neighbor himself and do not disclose another's secret, BSB BSB: Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10 UEB or else the one who hears you will bring shame upon you and an evil report about you that cannot be silenced. BSB BSB: lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.
11 UEB Apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in the right situation. BSB BSB: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 UEB A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold is a wise rebuke to a listening 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 UEB Like the cold of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; he brings back the life of his masters. 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 UEB Clouds and wind without rain is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give. BSB BSB: Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 UEB With patience a ruler can be persuaded and a soft tongue can break a bone. BSB BSB: Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 UEB If you find honey, eat just enough— otherwise, having too much of it, you vomit it up. BSB BSB: If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17 UEB Do not set your foot in your neighbor's house too often, he may become tired of you and hate you. BSB BSB: Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18 UEB A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club used in war, or a sword, or a sharp arrow. BSB BSB: Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19 UEB An unfaithful man in whom you trust in a time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips. BSB BSB: Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 UEB Like a person who takes off a garment in cold weather, or like vinegar poured upon carbonate of soda, is the one who sings songs to a heavy 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 UEB If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, BSB BSB: If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 UEB for you will shovel coals of fire on his head and Yahweh will reward you. BSB BSB: For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 UEB As surely as the north wind brings rain, so a tongue that tells secrets will result in angry faces. BSB BSB: As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24 UEB It is better to live on a corner of the roof than in a house shared with a quarreling wife. BSB BSB: Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 UEB Like cold waters to one who is thirsty, so is good news from a far country. BSB BSB: Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
26 UEB Like a fouled spring or a ruined fountain is a righteous person tottering before wicked people. BSB BSB: Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27 UEB It is not good to eat too much honey; that is like searching for honor after honor. BSB BSB: It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
28 UEB A person without self-control is like a city breached and without walls. BSB BSB: Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
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