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25:1  These words, too, are proverbs of King Solomon, words which Hezekiah, king of Judah, later told his scribes to record for posterity:
25:2  God’s glory is shown when He conceals things; a king’s glory is shown in his ability to explore the facts of the matter.
25:3  As the heights of heaven and the depths of earth are beyond comprehension, so are the hearts of kings.
25:4  Take away the impurities from the silver, and a good smith can create something of value;
25:5  Take away the wicked from among the king’s advisors, and his reign will be established with integrity.
25:6  Do not claim to be important in the presence of the king or vie for a position within the company of great men.
25:7  Truly, it is far sweeter to have someone of influence say to you, “Come up here and join us,” than to be ordered to some lower rank in front of a noble. Just because you think you have seen something
25:8  doesn’t mean you should be quick to go to court, For what will you do when your neighbor disproves the charge and embarrasses you?
25:9  Instead, discuss the matter directly with your neighbor, but in doing so, remember never to reveal another person’s secrets;
25:10  For if you do, someone who hears you could disgrace you, and a bad reputation will cling to you ever afterward.
25:11  A well-spoken word at just the right moment is like golden apples in settings of silver.
25:12  To an attentive ear, constructive criticism from a truly wise person is like an earring or jewelry made of fine gold.
25:13  Like a cooling snow that breaks the heat of a harvest day, so is the messenger who is faithful to those who sent him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
25:14  Like clouds and wind that bring no rain, so is one who boasts of gifts promised but never delivered.
25:15  Patience can soften up a leader, and a tender tongue can break even bone.
25:16  When you find honey, remember to eat only what you need, because if you eat in excess, you may be sick and lose all of it.
25:17  Don’t visit your neighbor too often, or he will become tired of you and grow to hate you.
25:18  Like a maul and a sword and a sharp arrow all in one, so is anyone who bears false witness against a neighbor.
25:19  Like a tooth that is rotten or a foot that is unsteady, so is relying on a person who can’t be trusted in times of trouble.
25:20  Like a man who undresses in winter or a woman who pours vinegar on a wound, So is anyone who tries to sing happy songs to a sorrowful heart.
25:21  If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink,
25:22  For your kind treatment will be like heaping hot coals on his head, it may cause a change in heart, and the Eternal will repay you.
25:23  As surely as a north wind drives the rain before it, a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
25:24  It is better to dwell outside on the corner of your roof than to live inside your house with a badgering wife.
25:25  Like cool water to a weary soul, so is good news from a distant country.
25:26  Like a muddy spring or a polluted fountain, so is a righteous person who gives in to the wicked.
25:27  Eating too much honey is not good for you, nor is it good to seek one honor after another.
25:28  Like a conquered city with no walls, so is a man who has no self-control.