More Proverbs of Solomon 1 WBS These are also 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 WBS The heaven for hight, 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 WBS Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. BSB BSB: Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
5 WBS 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 WBS Put not forth thyself 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 WBS For better it is that it be said to thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldst be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy 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 WBS Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor 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 WBS Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself ; and reveal not a secret to another: BSB BSB: Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10 WBS Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away. BSB BSB: lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.
11 WBS A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. BSB BSB: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 WBS As an ear-ring 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 WBS 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 WBS Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. BSB BSB: Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 WBS By long forbearing is a prince 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 WBS Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled with it, and vomit it. BSB BSB: If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17 WBS Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. BSB BSB: Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
18 WBS A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor 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 WBS 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 WBS As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre; so is he that singeth 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 WBS If thy enemy shall hunger, give him bread to eat; and if he shall thirst, 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 WBS For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD will reward thee. BSB BSB: For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
23 WBS The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. BSB BSB: As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24 WBS It is better to dwell in a corner of the house-top, than with a brawling woman and 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 WBS 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 WBS A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a turbid fountain, and a corrupt spring. BSB BSB: Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
27 WBS It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search 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 WBS He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, 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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