‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭25:1‭-‬28‬ ‭MSG‬‬
[1] There are also these proverbs of Solomon, collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah. [2] God delights in concealing things; scientists delight in discovering things. [3] Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth, the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep. [4-5] Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice; Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring. [6-7] Don’t work yourself into the spotlight; don’t push your way into the place of prominence. It’s better to be promoted to a place of honor than face humiliation by being demoted. [8] Don’t jump to conclusions—there may be a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw. [9-10] In the heat of an argument, don’t betray confidences; Word is sure to get around, and no one will trust you. [11-12] The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger. [13] Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing! [14] Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces. [15] Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses. [16-17] When you’re given a box of candy, don’t gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you’ll make yourself sick; And when you find a friend, don’t outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he’ll soon get fed up. [18] Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon. [19] Trusting a double-crosser when you’re in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth. [20] Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds. [21-22] If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch; if he’s thirsty, bring him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness, and God will look after you. [23] A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks. [24] Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack than share a mansion with a nagging spouse. [25] Like a cool drink of water when you’re worn out and weary is a letter from a long-lost friend. [26] A good person who gives in to a bad person is a muddied spring, a polluted well. [27] It’s not smart to stuff yourself with sweets, nor is glory piled on glory good for you. [28] A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.

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