Thematic Bible
Proverbs 25:1 (show verse)
Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
Proverbs 25:2 (show verse)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
Government » The kings of the earth
Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Hiding » It being the glory of God to conceal
King » Rights and duties of
Kings » Should » Investigate all matters
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Secret things belong to God
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Secret things » Secret things belong to God
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Proverbs 25:3 (show verse)
Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable.
Proverbs 25:4 (show verse)
Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith.
Proverbs 25:5 (show verse)
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6 (show verse)
Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
Proverbs 25:7 (show verse)
for it is better that it be told you, "Come up here," than for you to be placed lower in the presence of an official. What you've seen with your own eyes,
Proverbs 25:8 (show verse)
don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?
Adjudication at law » To be avoided
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Haste » Not being hasty
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Avoiding strife
Strife » Forbidden
Strife » Why you should avoid strife
Compromise » Before litigation, encouraged
Courts » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Haste » Not being hasty
Lawsuits » To be avoided
Litigation » Miscellaneous topics relating to courts and judicial procedure » Litigation to be avoided
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Avoiding strife
Strife » Forbidden
Strife » Why you should avoid strife
Proverbs 25:9 (show verse)
Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence.
Proverbs 25:10 (show verse)
Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you.
Proverbs 25:11 (show verse)
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
Apple » Fruit
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Apples
Gold » Used in the arts » Modeled into forms of fruits
Silver » Baskets (rv), or filigree (margin, rv)
Speech/communication » Fitly spoken words
Wise » Words » Appropriate
Words » Spiritual wise » Appropriate
Words » Aptly spoken, like apples of gold in filigree of silver
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Apples
Gold » Used in the arts » Modeled into forms of fruits
Silver » Baskets (rv), or filigree (margin, rv)
Speech/communication » Fitly spoken words
Wise » Words » Appropriate
Words » Spiritual wise » Appropriate
Words » Aptly spoken, like apples of gold in filigree of silver
Proverbs 25:12 (show verse)
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:13 (show verse)
Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.
Proverbs 25:14 (show verse)
Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave.
Proverbs 25:15 (show verse)
Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:16 (show verse)
If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit.
Proverbs 25:17 (show verse)
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you.
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
Guests » Advices to » Not to prolong visits
Hatred » Give no cause for
Home » Heavenly » Keepers at
Home » Admonitions concerning abiding at
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Admonitions concerning abiding at home
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to prolong visits
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to prolong visits
Guests » Advices to » Not to prolong visits
Hatred » Give no cause for
Home » Heavenly » Keepers at
Home » Admonitions concerning abiding at
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Admonitions concerning abiding at home
Social functions » Advices to guests » Not to prolong visits
Social life » Guests advices to » Not to prolong visits
Proverbs 25:18 (show verse)
A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.
Proverbs 25:19 (show verse)
A bad tooth and an unsteady foot that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble.
Proverbs 25:20 (show verse)
Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:21 (show verse)
If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink.
Benevolence » The duty of » The wise man's advice
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward enemies
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Overcome others by kindness
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward enemies
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Overcome others by kindness
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Proverbs 25:22 (show verse)
For you'll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the LORD will reward you.
Coal » Figurative
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Overcome others by kindness
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
Love » Maternal » Of enemies
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Overcome others by kindness
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
Proverbs 25:23 (show verse)
The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
Anger » Angry countenances
Countenance » An angry countenance
Countenance » Angry
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Rain » The north wind drives away
Rain » North wind unfavorable to
Slander » Should be discountenanced with anger
Slander » Causes anger
Speaking, evil » Backbiting
Speech/communication » Backbiting tongues
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » North
Wind » From the north drives away rain
Wind » North » Free from humidity in canaan
Countenance » An angry countenance
Countenance » Angry
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Backbiting
Rain » The north wind drives away
Rain » North wind unfavorable to
Slander » Should be discountenanced with anger
Slander » Causes anger
Speaking, evil » Backbiting
Speech/communication » Backbiting tongues
Wind » Mentioned in scripture » North
Wind » From the north drives away rain
Wind » North » Free from humidity in canaan
Proverbs 25:24 (show verse)
It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 25:25 (show verse)
Cold water to someone who is thirsty that's what good news from a distant land is.
Proverbs 25:26 (show verse)
A muddied spring or a polluted well that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked.
Proverbs 25:27 (show verse)
To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory.
Proverbs 25:28 (show verse)
Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control.