=====Proverbs / Spreuken 25 ===== ^ [[bijbels:kjv:|Terug naar Bijbel index]] ^ [[bijbels:kjv:tekst:spreuken|Terug naar Boek index]] ^ \\ \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-1|1]] These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-2|2]] It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-3|3]] The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-4|4]] Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-5|5]] Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-6|6]] Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-7|7]] For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-8|8]] Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-9|9]] Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-10|10]] Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-11|11]] A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-12|12]] As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-13|13]] As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-14|14]] Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-15|15]] By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-16|16]] Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-17|17]] Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-18|18]] A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-19|19]] Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-20|20]] As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-21|21]] If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-22|22]] For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-23|23]] The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-24|24]] It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-25|25]] As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-26|26]] A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-27|27]] It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. \\ [[commentaar:spreuken25-28|28]] He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. ^ [[spreuken24| vorig hoofdstuk]] ^ [[spreuken26|volgend hoofdstuk]] ^