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Solomon 2 Hezekiah 2 Jedidiah (Solomon)

Key Terms

Greatness 5 Well-Established 3 Glory (Presence of God) 2 Righteousness (Standard) 2 Safety (State) 2 Proverb Glory (Splendor) Praise (Glorify) Praise (Respect) Be (Or Show Oneself) Just Acquit Justice (Right) Righteousness (Act) Just Put Right With Make Righteous Deserved Justify (Vindicate) Justify Justly Justice Righteousness (Quality) Arrow Safety Safety (Trust) Safe Safety (Security) Safety (Confidence)

More Proverbs of Solomon

ⓘ During King Hezekiah's reign from 728 to 686...

During King Hezekiah's reign from 728 to 686 BC, advisers gathered these proverbs of Solomon and added them to the collection.

1These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

ⓘ This warning advises young men entering royal service...

This warning advises young men entering royal service that some things are beyond understanding, like the king's mysterious reasoning (for example, 2 Samuel 11:14–25; 24:3).
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matterand the glory of kings to search it out.3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
ⓘ Just as silver is useful after removing impurities,...

Just as silver is useful after removing impurities, the king’s court can do justice when removing wicked people. A small amount of evil can ruin much good (Ecclesiastes 10:1).
4Remove the dross from the silver,and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.5Remove the wicked from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established in righteousness.
ⓘ To meet the king, a wise person will...

To meet the king, a wise person will show humility instead of pride (compare Matthew 20:20–28).
6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,and do not stand in the place of great men;7for it is better that he says to you, “Come up here!” than that you should be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,†
8do not bring hastily to court.Otherwise, what will you do in the endwhen your neighbor puts you to shame?
ⓘ See Proverbs 11:13 and 20:19.

See Proverbs 11:13 and 20:19.
9Argue your case with your neighborwithout betraying another’s confidence,10lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.
ⓘ Timely advice and valid criticism are valuable, beautiful,...

Timely advice and valid criticism are valuable, beautiful, and rare (see also Proverbs 15:23; 26:7, 9). We should welcome them (see Proverbs 10:17; 13:1, 10; 15:24, 31–32; 17:10).
11A word fitly spokenis like apples of gold in settings of silver.12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine goldis a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvestis a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14Like clouds and wind without rainis the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
ⓘ Honey is tasty and healthy in moderation (Proverbs...

Honey is tasty and healthy in moderation (Proverbs 24:13–14), but too much can cause vomiting. This idea applies to other life areas. For example, visiting your neighbors is good, but do not visit too often.
16If you find honey, eat just what you need,lest you have too much and vomit it up.
17Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house,lest he grow weary and hate you.
18Like a club or sword or sharp arrowis a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
19Like a broken tooth or a foot out of jointis confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
20Like one who removes a garment on a cold dayor vinegar poured on a wound†is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
ⓘ Surprisingly, showing kindness to an enemy works better...

Surprisingly, showing kindness to an enemy works better than showing anger (see Romans 12:20).
21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat,and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.22For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head,†and the LORD will reward you.
23As the north wind brings forth rain,so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
24Better to live on a corner of the roofthan to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
25Like cold water to a weary soulis good news from a distant land.
26Like a muddied spring or a polluted wellis a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
ⓘ Wise people have self-control and are not easily...

Wise people have self-control and are not easily dominated.
27It is not good to eat too much honeyor to search out one’s own glory.
28Like a city whose walls are broken downis a man who does not control his temper.