1 These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing;
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
5 Take away the wicked
6 Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king,
7 For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither,
8 Go not forth hastily to strive,
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,
11 A word fitly spoken
12 As
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
14 As
15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded,
16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee,
17 Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor’s house,
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor
19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble
20 As
21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat;
22 For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head,
23 The north wind bringeth forth rain;
24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop,
25 As
26 As
27 It is not good to eat much honey;
28 He whose spirit is without restraint