More Proverbs of Solomon 1 RV These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. BSB BSB: These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
3 RV The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and 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 RV Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the finer: BSB BSB: Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
5 RV Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. BSB BSB: Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 RV Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: BSB BSB: Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
7 RV For better is it 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. 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 RV Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee 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 RV Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself , and disclose not the secret of another: BSB BSB: Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10 RV Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away. BSB BSB: lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.
11 RV A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver. BSB BSB: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 RV As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon 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 RV As 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. 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 RV As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.BSB BSB: Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 RV By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. BSB BSB: Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
16 RV Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee; lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. BSB BSB: If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17 RV Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee. BSB BSB: Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18 RV A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. BSB BSB: Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19 RV Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. BSB BSB: Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20 RV As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an 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 RV If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be 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 RV For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. BSB BSB: For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 RV The north wind bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. BSB BSB: As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24 RV It is better to dwell in the comer of the housetop, than with a contentious woman in a wide house. BSB BSB: Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25 RV As cold waters to a thirsty soul, 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 RV As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.BSB BSB: Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27 RV It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search out their own glory is not glory. BSB BSB: It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
28 RV He whose spirit is without restraint is like a city that is broken down and hath no wall. BSB BSB: Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
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