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Proverbs 25
Common English Bible
Proverbs 25
Common English Bible
More proverbs of Solomon
25 These are also proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah:
2 It is the glory of God to hide something
and the glory of kings to discover something.
3 Like the high heavens and the depths of the earth,
so the mind of a king is unsearchable.
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a vessel will come out for the refiner.
5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
or stand in the place of important people,
7 because it is better that he say to you,
“Come up here,”
than to be demoted before a ruler.
What your eyes see, 8 don’t be quick to quarrel over;
what will you do in the future when your neighbor shames you?
9 Argue it out with your neighbor,
and don’t give away someone’s secret.
10 Otherwise, the one who hears it will vilify you;
the slander against you will never stop.
11 Words spoken at the right time
are like gold apples in a silver setting.
12 Wise correction to an ear that listens
is like a gold earring or jewelry of fine gold.
13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day
are reliable messengers to those who send them;
they restore the life of their master.
14 People who brag about a gift never given
are like clouds and wind that produce no rain.
15 A commander can be persuaded with patience,
and a tender tongue can break a bone.
16 If you find honey, eat just the right amount;
otherwise, you’ll get full and vomit it up.
17 Don’t spend too much time in your neighbor’s house.
Otherwise, they’ll get fed up with you and hate you.
18 People who testify falsely against their neighbors
are like a club, sword, and sharpened arrow.
19 Trusting a treacherous person at a difficult time
is like having a bad tooth or a wobbly foot.
20 Singing a song to a troubled heart
is like taking off a garment on a cold day
or putting vinegar on a wound.[a]
21 If your enemies are starving, feed them some bread;
if they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
22 By doing this, you will heap burning coals on their heads,
and the Lord will reward you.
23 The north wind stirs up rain,
and a person who plots quietly provokes angry faces.
24 Better to live on the edge of a roof
than to share a house with a contentious woman.
25 Good news from a distant land
is like cold water for a weary person.
26 A righteous person giving in to the wicked
is like a contaminated spring or a polluted fountain.
27 Eating too much honey isn’t good,
nor is it appropriate to seek honor.
28 A person without self-control
is like a breached city, one with no walls.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:20 LXX; MT vinegar on natron (a detergent)
Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25
New International Version
More Proverbs of Solomon
25 These are more proverbs(A) of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:(B)
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.(C)
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Remove the dross from the silver,
and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,(D)
and his throne will be established(E) through righteousness.(F)
6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,
and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”(G)
than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.
What you have seen with your eyes
8 do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?(H)
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
11 Like apples[b] of gold in settings of silver(I)
is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(J)
13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
he refreshes the spirit of his master.(K)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(N)
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—
too much of you, and they will hate you.
18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow
is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor.(O)
19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
or like vinegar poured on a wound,
is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals(P) on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.(Q)
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof
than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.(R)
25 Like cold water to a weary soul
is good news from a distant land.(S)
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted well
are the righteous who give way to the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat too much honey,(T)
nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep.(U)
28 Like a city whose walls are broken through
is a person who lacks self-control.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Ordspråksboken 25
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Ordspråksboken 25
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Flera ordspråk av Salomo
25 Dessa Salomos ordspråk upptäcktes och nedtecknades av kung Hiskias rådgivare i Juda.
2-3 Det är Guds privilegium att dölja vissa saker och kungens privilegium att upptäcka dem. Man kan varken fatta himlens höjd, jordens storlek eller det som rör sig i kungens tankar!
4-5 När man tar bort slagget från silvret, får silversmeden ren metall att göra ett dyrbart smycke av. När man rensar ut de korrumperade männen från kungens hov, kommer hans regering att bli stark.
6-7 När kungen tar emot dig i audiens så försök inte att göra intryck på honom och framstå som en betydelsefull person. Det är bättre att bli erbjuden en högre ställning än att behöva lämna sin plats till någon mer ansedd person.
8-10 Var inte för kvick och rusa till domstol när du sett något misstänkt. Om ett annat vittne visar att du har fel, vad ska du då göra? Om du ligger i strid med din granne så gör upp inbördes, men säg inte till någon annan vad han sagt till dig i förtroende. Du kan då bli anklagad för skvaller och avskydd av alla.
11 Goda råd i rätt tid är lika vackra som guldäpplen på ett silverfat.
12 Positiv kritik, som framförs av en person med erfarenhet, är lika värdefull som ett smycke av finaste guld.
13 En pålitlig budbärare är lika välkommen som ett svalkande regn under den heta sommaren.
14 Den som inte ger den gåva han lovat är som ett moln som driver över öknen utan att avge en droppe regn.
15 Ha tålamod, så vinner du till slut. Stillsam övertalning kan bryta ner det starkaste motstånd.
16 Tycker du om honung? Ät inte för mycket, för då kommer du att må illa!
17 Besök inte din granne för ofta, för då sliter du ut tröskeln till hans hem och är till slut inte välkommen!
18 Att ljuga om någon är lika skadligt som att slå honom med en yxa, såra honom med ett svärd eller skjuta honom med en vass pil.
19 Att lita på en opålitlig person i en krissituation är som att tugga med trasiga tänder eller försöka springa med en bruten fot.
20 Att försöka sjunga sånger för en person vars inre är tyngt av sorg är lika fruktansvärt som att stjäla hans rock i kylan eller gnida in salt i hans sår.
21-22 Om din fiende är hungrig, ska du ge honom mat! Om han är törstig, ska du ge honom något att dricka! Detta kommer att få honom att skämmas, och Herren ska belöna dig.
23 Lika säkert som vinden från norr för med sig kyla, lika säkert orsakar skvaller ilska!
24 Det är bättre att bo i ett litet rum på vinden än att dela en hel våning med en envis och tjatig kvinna.
25 Goda nyheter långt bortifrån är som kallt vatten för den törstige.
26 Om en god människa kommer under en ogudaktigs inflytande är han lika obrukbar som vattnet från en förgiftad brunn eller ett förorenat vattendrag.
27 Det är lika skadligt för människor att tänka på all uppskattning de är förtjänta av som att äta för mycket honung!
28 Den som inte kan behärska sig är lika försvarslös som en stad med nedrivna murar.
Proverbs 25
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Proverbs 25
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More Proverbs from Solomon
25 Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
3 Just as the heavens are high
and earth is deep,
so the heart of a king is unfathomable.
4 Purge the dross from the silver,
and material for[a] a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.
5 Purge the wicked from the king’s presence,
and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Don’t magnify yourself in the presence of a king,
and don’t pretend to be in the company of famous men,
7 for it is better that it be told you, “Come up here,”
than for you to be placed lower
in the presence of an official.
What you’ve seen with your own eyes,
8 don’t be in a hurry to argue in court.
Otherwise, what will you do later on
when your neighbor humiliates you?
9 Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor,
and don’t betray another person’s confidence.
10 Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed,
and your bad reputation will never leave you.
11 Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time.
12 Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like cold snow during harvest time
is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes his masters.
14 Like clouds and winds without rain
is the man who brags
about gifts he never gave.
15 Through patience a ruler may be persuaded;
a gentle word[b] can break a bone.
16 If you find some honey,
eat only what you need.
Take too much,
and you’ll vomit.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s home;
otherwise, he’ll grow weary and hate you.
18 A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow—
that’s what a man is who lies about his neighbor.
19 A bad tooth and an unsteady foot—
that’s what confidence in an unreliable man is like
in a time of trouble.
20 Taking your coat off when it’s cold
or pouring vinegar on soda—
that’s what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
21 If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat;
and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
22 For you’ll be piling burning coals of shame[c] on his head
and the Lord will reward you.
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
24 It’s better to live in a corner on the roof
than in a house with a contentious woman.
25 Cold water to someone who is thirsty[d]—
that’s what good news from a distant land is.
26 A muddied spring or a polluted well—
that’s what a righteous person is
who compromises with the wicked.
27 To eat too much honey isn’t good;
and neither is it honorable to seek one’s own glory.
28 Like a city with breached walls
is a man without self-control.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 The Heb. lacks material for
- Proverbs 25:15 Lit. tongue
- Proverbs 25:22 The Heb. lacks of shame
- Proverbs 25:25 Or tired
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