25:1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 1 , These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
25:2 It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privilege to discover them.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 2 , It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privilege to discover them.
25:3 No one can discover the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king's mind!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 3 , No one can discover the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king's mind!
25:4 Remove the dross from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 4 , Remove the dross from silver, and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
25:5 Remove the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 5 , Remove the wicked from the king's court, and his reign will be made secure by justice.
25:6 Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 6 , Don't demand an audience with the king or push for a place among the great.
25:7 It is better to wait for an invitation than to be sent to the end of the line, publicly disgraced! Just because you see something,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 7 , It is better to wait for an invitation than to be sent to the end of the line, publicly disgraced! Just because you see something,
25:8 don't be in a hurry to go to court. You might go down before your neighbors in shameful defeat.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 8 , don't be in a hurry to go to court. You might go down before your neighbors in shameful defeat.
25:9 So discuss the matter with them privately. Don't tell anyone else,
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 9 , So discuss the matter with them privately. Don't tell anyone else,
25:10 or others may accuse you of gossip. Then you will never regain your good reputation.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 10 , or others may accuse you of gossip. Then you will never regain your good reputation.
25:11 Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 11 , Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
25:12 Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 12 , Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.
25:13 Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 13 , Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
25:14 A person who doesn't give a promised gift is like clouds and wind that don't bring rain.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 14 , A person who doesn't give a promised gift is like clouds and wind that don't bring rain.
25:15 Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 15 , Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.
25:16 Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 16 , Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick!
25:17 Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 17 , Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
25:18 Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 18 , Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
25:19 Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 19 , Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.
25:20 Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 20 , Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.
25:21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 21 , If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
25:22 You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 22 , You will heap burning coals on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.
25:23 As surely as a wind from the north brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 23 , As surely as a wind from the north brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
25:24 It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 24 , It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a contentious wife in a lovely home.
25:25 Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 25 , Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.
25:26 If the godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 26 , If the godly compromise with the wicked, it is like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.
25:27 Just as it is not good to eat too much honey, it is not good for people to think about all the honors they deserve.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 27 , Just as it is not good to eat too much honey, it is not good for people to think about all the honors they deserve.
25:28 A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 25 , Verse 28 , A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.
