## Analogies of Wisdom 

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These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. 

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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 

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_As_ the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. 

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Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; 

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Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. 

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Do not promote your majesty in the presence of the king, And in the place of great men do not stand; 

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For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of a noble, Whom your eyes have seen. 

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Do not go out hastily to plead _your case_; Lest, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? 

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Plead your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, 

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Lest he who hears _it_ bring disgrace upon you, And the bad report about you will not turn away. 

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_Like_ apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. 

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_Like_ an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. 

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Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful envoy to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters. 

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_Like_ clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely. 

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When one is slow to anger, a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. 

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Have you found honey? Eat _only_ enough for you, Lest you have more than your fill and vomit it. 

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Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor's house, Lest he have more than his fill of you and hate you. 

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_Like_ a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. 

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_Like_ an aching tooth and a slipping foot Is trust in a treacherous man in a day of distress. 

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_Like_ one who takes off a garment on a cold day, _or like_ vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to an aching heart. 

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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; 

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For you will heap burning coals on his head, And Yahweh will repay you. 

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The north wind brings forth rain, And a tongue of secrets, an indignant face. 

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It is better to live in a corner of the roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. 

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_Like_ cold water to a weary soul, So is a good report from a distant land. 

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_Like_ a muddied spring and a corrupted well Is a righteous man shaking before the wicked. 

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To eat too much honey is not good, Nor is it glory to search out one's own glory. 

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_Like_ a city that is broken into _and_ without a wall Is a man without restraint over his spirit.