| 1 | These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: | |
| 2 | It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. | |
| 3 | As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. | |
| 4 | Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. | |
| 5 | Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. | |
| 6 | Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great; | |
| 7 | For it is better that he say to you, "Come up here," Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. | |
| 8 | Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? | |
| 9 | Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another; | |
| 10 | Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined. | |
| 11 | A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. | |
| 12 | Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear. | |
| 13 | Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. | |
| 14 | Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain. | |
| 15 | By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone. | |
| 16 | Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit. | |
| 17 | Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you. | |
| 18 | A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. | |
| 19 | Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint. | |
| 20 | Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | |
| 21 | If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; | |
| 22 | For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you. | |
| 23 | The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. | |
| 24 | It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. | |
| 25 | As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country. | |
| 26 | A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well. | |
| 27 | It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one's own glory is not glory. | |
| 28 | Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. | |