Thematic Bible
Proverbs 25:1 (show verse)
These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
Proverbs 25:2 (show verse)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out 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)
As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the hearts and minds of kings are
Proverbs 25:4 (show verse)
Take away the dross from the silver,
And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].
Proverbs 25:5 (show verse)
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6 (show verse)
Do not be boastfully ambitious and claim honor in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;
Proverbs 25:7 (show verse)
For it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,”
Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince,
Whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:8 (show verse)
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) 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)
Argue your case with your neighbor himself [before you go to court];
And do not reveal another’s secret,
Proverbs 25:10 (show verse)
Or he who hears it will shame you
And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.
Proverbs 25:11 (show verse)
Like apples of gold in settings of 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 an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
Proverbs 25:13 (show verse)
Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
For he refreshes the life of his masters.
Proverbs 25:14 (show verse)
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
Proverbs 25:15 (show verse)
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].
Proverbs 25:16 (show verse)
Have you found [pleasure sweet like] honey? Eat only as much as you need,
Otherwise, being filled excessively, you vomit it.
Proverbs 25:17 (show verse)
Let your foot seldom be in your neighbor’s house,
Or he will become tired of you 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)
Like a club and a sword and a piercing arrow
Is a man who testifies falsely against his neighbor (acquaintance).
Proverbs 25:19 (show verse)
Like a broken tooth or an unsteady foot
Is confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble.
Proverbs 25:20 (show verse)
Like one who takes off a garment in cold weather, or like [a reactive, useless mixture of] vinegar on soda,
Is he who [thoughtlessly] sings [joyful] songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:21 (show verse)
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, 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 in doing so, you will
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 forth rain;
And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
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 is better to live in a corner of the housetop [on the flat roof, exposed to the weather]
Than in a house shared with a quarrelsome (contentious) woman.
Proverbs 25:25 (show verse)
Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a distant land.
Proverbs 25:26 (show verse)
Like a muddied fountain and a polluted spring
Is a righteous man who yields and compromises his integrity before the wicked.
Proverbs 25:27 (show verse)
It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glorious to seek one’s own glory.
Proverbs 25:28 (show verse)
Like a city that is broken down and without walls [leaving it unprotected]
Is a man who has no self-control over his spirit [and sets himself up for trouble].