25Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.H4912H8010H582H2396H4428H3063H62752It is the glory of God to conceal something, but the glory of kings to ask about it.H3519H430H5641H1697H3519H4428H2713H16973Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.H8064H7312H776H6011H3820H4428H27144Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.H1898H5509H3701H3318H3627H68845Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.H1898H7563H6440H4428H3678H3559H66646Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,H1921H6440H4428H5975H4725H14197for it is better that it be said to 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,H2896H559H5927H8213H6440H5081H5869H72008don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?H3318H4118H7378H6213H319H7453H36379Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.H7378H7379H7453H1540H5475H31210Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you.H8085H2616H1681H772511Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.H1697H212H655H1696H8598H2091H4906H370112Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.H5141H2091H2481H3800H2450H3198H8085H24113Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.H6793H7950H3117H7105H539H6735H7971H7725H5315H11314Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.H376H1984H8267H4991H5387H7307H165315Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.H753H639H7101H6601H7390H3956H7665H163416If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit.H4672H1706H398H1767H7646H695817Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.H3365H7272H7453H1004H7646H813018A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow? that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.H376H6030H8267H5707H7453H4650H2719H8150H267119A bad tooth and an unsteady foot? that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble.H4009H898H3117H6869H7465H8127H7272H415420Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda? that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.H5710H899H7135H3117H2558H5427H7891H7892H7451H382021If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.H8130H7457H3899H398H6771H4325H824822For you'll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the Lord will reward you.H2846H1513H7218H3068H799923The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.H6828H7307H2342H1653H2194H6440H5643H395624It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.H2896H3427H6438H1406H4079H4066H802H2267H100425Cold water to someone who is thirsty? that's what good news from a distant land is.H7119H4325H5889H5315H2896H8052H4801H77626A muddied spring or a polluted well? that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked.H6662H4131H6440H7563H7515H4599H7843H472627To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory.H2896H398H7235H1706H2714H3519H351928Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.H376H4623H7307H5892H6555H2346