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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner: |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Take away the wicked `from' before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men: |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData For better is it 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. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest `thou know not' what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Debate thy cause with thy neighbor `himself', And disclose not the secret of another; |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData A word fitly spoken Is `like' apples of gold in network of silver. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData `As' an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, `So is' a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData 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. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData `As' clouds and wind without rain, `So is' he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor's house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is `like' a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData `As' one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, `and as' vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData `As' cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData `As' a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, `So is' a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData It is not good to eat much honey: So `for men' to search out their own glory is grievous. |
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fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData fjrigjwwe9r2AmerStd_Bible_EN:TextData He whose spirit is without restraint Is `like' a city that is broken down and without walls. |
