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25:1  Here are some more of Solomon's proverbs. They were copied by the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah.
25:2  God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.
25:3  Who can fully understand the thoughts of a ruler? They reach beyond the sky and go deep in the earth.
25:4  Silver must be purified before it can be used to make something of value.
25:5  Evil people must be removed before anyone can rule with justice.
25:6  Don't try to seem important in the court of a ruler.
25:7  It's better for the ruler to give you a high position than for you to be embarrassed in front of royal officials. Be sure you are right
25:8  before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.
25:9  When you and someone else can't get along, don't gossip about it.
25:10  Others will find out, and your reputation will then be ruined.
25:11  The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.
25:12  Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.
25:13  A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.
25:14  Broken promises are worse than rain clouds that don't bring rain.
25:15  Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.
25:16  Eating too much honey can make you sick.
25:17  Don't visit friends too often, or they will get tired of it and start hating you.
25:18  Telling lies about friends is like attacking them with clubs and swords and sharp arrows.
25:19  A friend you can't trust in times of trouble is like having a toothache or a sore foot.
25:20  Singing to someone in deep sorrow is like pouring vinegar in an open cut.
25:21  If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. And if they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
25:22  This will be the same as piling burning coals on their heads. And the Lord will reward you.
25:23  As surely as rain blows in from the north, anger is caused by cruel words.
25:24  It's better to stay outside on the roof of your house than to live inside with a nagging wife.
25:25  Good news from far away refreshes like cold water when you are thirsty.
25:26  When a good person gives in to the wicked, it's like dumping garbage in a stream of clear water.
25:27  Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.
25:28  Losing self-control leaves you as helpless as a city without a wall.