| 1 | These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. | Pr 1:1 Pr 10:1 1Ki 4:32 Ec 12:9 |
| 2 | It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. | Dt 29:29 Jb 11:7 Jb 11:8 Jb 38:4-41 Jb 39:1-30 Jb 40:2 Jb 42:3 Ro 11:33 Ro 11:34 |
| 3 | As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the hearts of kings are unsearchable. | Ps 103:11 Isa 7:11 Isa 55:9 Ro 8:39 |
| 4 | Take away the dross from the silver, And material comes out for the refiner; | Pr 17:3 Isa 1:25-27 Mal 3:3 2Ti 2:20 2Ti 2:21 1Pe 1:7 |
| 5 | Take away the wicked from the king`s presence, And his throne will be established in righteousness. | Pr 20:8 1Ki 2:33 1Ki 2:46 Es 7:10 Es 8:11-17 Ps 101:7 Ps 101:8 |
| 6 | Don`t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, Or claim a place among great men; | Pr 25:27 Pr 27:2 |
| 7 | For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. | Pr 16:19 Lk 14:8-10 |
| 8 | Don`t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you? | Pr 17:14 Pr 18:6 Pr 30:33 2Sa 2:14-16 2Sa 2:26-16 2Ki 14:8-12 Lk 14:31 Lk 14:32 |
| 9 | Debate your case with your neighbor, And don`t betray the confidence of another; | Mt 18:5-17 |
| 10 | Lest one who hears it put you to shame, And your bad reputation never depart. | Ps 119:39 |
| 11 | A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver. | Pr 15:23 Pr 24:26 Ec 12:10 Isa 50:4 |
| 12 | As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear. | Jb 42:11 |
| 13 | As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters. | Pr 25:25 Pr 13:17 Pr 26:6 Php 2:25-30 |
| 14 | As clouds and wind without rain, So is he who boasts of gifts deceptively. | Pr 20:6 1Ki 22:11 Lk 14:11 Lk 18:10-14 2Co 11:13-18 2Co 11:31-18 2Pe 2:15-19 Jud 1:12 Jud 1:13 Jud 1:16 |
| 15 | By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone. | Pr 15:1 Pr 16:14 Gn 32:4-21 1Sa 25:14 1Sa 25:24-44 Ec 10:4 |
| 16 | Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, Lest you eat too much, and vomit it. | Pr 24:13 Pr 24:14 Jg 14:8 Jg 14:9 1Sa 14:25-27 Isa 7:15 Isa 7:22 |
| 17 | Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor`s house, Lest he be weary of you, and hate you. | Gn 19:2 Gn 19:3 Jg 19:18-21 |
| 18 | A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow. | Pr 12:18 Ps 52:2 Ps 55:21 Ps 57:4 Ps 120:3 Ps 120:4 Ps 140:3 Jer 9:3 Jer 9:8 Jm 3:6 |
| 19 | Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot. | 2Ch 28:20 2Ch 28:21 Jb 6:14-20 Isa 30:1-3 Isa 36:6 Ezk 29:6 Ezk 29:7 2Ti 4:16 |
| 20 | As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, Or vinegar on soda, So is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | Dt 24:12-17 Jb 24:7-10 Isa 58:7 Jm 2:15 Jm 2:16 |
| 21 | If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; If he is thirsty, give him water to drink: | Pr 24:17 Ex 23:4 Ex 23:5 Mt 5:44 Lk 10:33-36 Ro 12:20 Ro 12:21 |
| 22 | For you will heap coals of fire on his head, And Yahweh will reward you. | 2Sa 16:12 Mt 10:13 1Co 15:18 |
| 23 | The north wind brings forth rain: So a backbiting tongue brings an angry face. | Jb 37:22 |
| 24 | It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than to share a house with a contentious woman. | Pr 19:13 Pr 21:9 Pr 21:19 Pr 27:15 Pr 27:16 |
| 25 | Like cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country. | Gn 21:16-19 Ex 17:2 Ex 17:3 Ex 17:6 Jg 15:18 Jg 15:19 2Sa 23:15 Ps 42:1 Ps 42:2 Ps 63:1 Isa 55:1 Jer 18:14 Jn 7:37 Rev 21:6 Rev 22:17 |
| 26 | Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, So is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. | Gn 4:8 1Sa 22:14-18 2Ch 24:21 2Ch 24:22 Mt 23:34-37 Mt 26:69-74 Ac 7:52 1Th 2:15 Rev 17:6 |
| 27 | It is not good to eat much honey; Nor is it honorable to seek ones own honor. | Pr 27:2 Jn 5:44 2Co 12:1 2Co 12:11 Php 2:3 |
| 28 | Like a city that is broken down and without walls Is a man whose spirit is without restraint. | Pr 16:32 Pr 22:24 1Sa 20:30 1Sa 25:17 |
