1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

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Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 1:1, 1 Kings 4:32, 1 Kings 4:32, Ecclesiastes 12:9

2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

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Deuteronomy 29:29, Deuteronomy 29:29, Romans 11:33, Romans 11:34, Romans 11:33

3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

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1 Kings 4:29, Psalms 103:11, 1 Kings 4:29, Psalms 103:11, 1 Peter 1:7

4Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

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Ezekiel 22:18, Ezekiel 22:18, Isaiah 1:25, Isaiah 1:27, 2 Timothy 2:20

5Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

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Proverbs 16:12, Proverbs 20:8, Proverbs 16:12, Proverbs 20:8, Proverbs 20:28

6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

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Proverbs 27:2, Proverbs 27:2, Proverbs 16:19, Proverbs 25:27, Proverbs 16:19

7for 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.

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Luke 14:7, Luke 14:11, Luke 14:7, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14

8Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

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Matthew 5:25, Matthew 5:25, Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 17:14, Proverbs 30:33

9Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;

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Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 20:19, Matthew 18:5, Matthew 18:17

10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

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Psalms 119:39, Psalms 119:39

11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 15:23, Isaiah 50:4, Isaiah 50:4, Ecclesiastes 12:10

12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

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Psalms 141:5, Psalms 141:5, Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 15:31

13As 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.

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Proverbs 13:17, Proverbs 13:17, Proverbs 25:25, Proverbs 25:25, Proverbs 26:6

14As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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Proverbs 20:6, Proverbs 20:6, Luke 14:11, Luke 14:11, 2 Peter 2:15

15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

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Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:1, Ecclesiastes 10:4, Ecclesiastes 10:4, Proverbs 16:14

16Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.

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Proverbs 25:27, Proverbs 25:27, Ephesians 5:18, Proverbs 24:13, Proverbs 24:14

17Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.

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Genesis 19:2, Genesis 19:3, Judges 19:18, Judges 19:21, Genesis 19:2

18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

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Psalms 57:4, Psalms 57:4, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 12:18, Jeremiah 9:8

19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.

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Ezekiel 29:6, Ezekiel 29:7, Isaiah 36:6, Job 6:14, Job 6:20

20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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Romans 12:15, Romans 12:15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Isaiah 58:7

21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

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Romans 12:20, Romans 12:21, Romans 12:20, Romans 12:21, Matthew 5:44

22for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

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2 Samuel 16:12, 2 Samuel 16:12, Matthew 10:13, Matthew 10:13, 1 Corinthians 15:18

23The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.

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2 Corinthians 12:20, Job 37:22, Romans 1:30, Proverbs 26:20, Psalms 15:3

24It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.

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Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 21:9, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 27:15

25Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

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Proverbs 15:30, Proverbs 15:30, Romans 10:15, Romans 10:15, Psalms 63:1

26Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.

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Ezekiel 34:18, Ezekiel 34:19, Ezekiel 34:18, Ezekiel 34:19, 1 Samuel 22:14

27It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

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John 5:44, Proverbs 27:2, John 5:44, Proverbs 27:2, Philippians 2:3

28Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

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Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 22:24, Proverbs 22:24, Nehemiah 1:3