These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. |
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. |
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Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. |
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Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: |
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For 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. |
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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. |
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As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. |
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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. |
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Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. |
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A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. |
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Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. |
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As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. |
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If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: |
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It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. |
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A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. |