These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah the king of Judah copied.

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search a matter out.

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Take away the dross from the silver,
And a vessel comes out for the smith;

Take away the wicked man from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Do not claim honor for yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of great men;

For it is better that it is said to you, Come up here,
Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the noble,
Whom your eyes have seen.

Do not go out hastily to strive;
Otherwise what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor puts you to shame?

Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
And do not reveal the secret of another;

Lest he who hears it revile you,
And the evil report of you does not go away.

A word fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Like clouds and wind without rain
Is one who boasts of his gifts falsely.

By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue can break the bone.

Have you found honey? Eat only what you need,
Lest you become filled up with it and vomit it.

Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house,
Otherwise he will become weary of you and hate you.

A man who bears false witness against his neighbor
Is like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow.

Confidence in a treacherous man in time of trouble
Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.

He who sings songs to a troubled heart
Is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
Or like vinegar on soda.

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;

For you will heap coals of fire upon his head,
And Jehovah will reward you.

The north wind brings forth rain;
And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop
Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
So is good news from a far country.

Like a muddied fountain and a polluted spring
Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked man.

It is not good to eat much honey,
Nor is it glory for men to search out their own glory.

Like a city that is broken down, without walls,
Is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

Like snow in summer and like rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.

Like the sparrow in its fluttering, like the swallow in its flying,
So a curse without cause does not alight.

A whip for the horse! A bridle for the donkey!
And a rod for the back of fools!

Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.

Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

Like the legs of the lame which hang down,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Like one who binds a stone in a sling,
So is he who gives honor to a fool.

Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard,
So is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

Like an archer who wounds everyone,
So is he who hires a fool or who hires those who pass by.

Like a dog that returns to its vomit
Is a fool who repeats his folly.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

The sluggard says, There is a roaring lion on the way;
A lion is in the streets!

As the door turns upon its hinges,
So does the sluggard upon his bed.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
He gets weary by bringing it to his mouth again.

The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer discreetly.

He who passes by and meddles with strife that does not belong to him,
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

Like a madman who shoots firebrands, arrows, and death,

So is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, Was I not joking?

For lack of wood the fire goes out,
And where there is no whisperer, contention quiets down.

As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

The words of a whisperer are like dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts of one's being.

Burning lips and a wicked heart
Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

He who hates disguises it with his lips,
But he lays up deceit within him;

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him;
For there are seven abominations in his heart;

Though his hatred covers itself with guile,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone, it will come back on him.

A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
And a flattering mouth works ruin.

Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A foreigner, and not your own lips.

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty,
But a fool's vexation is heavier than both of them.

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming,
But who can stand before jealousy?

Open rebuke is better
Than love that is hidden.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

The full soul loathes a honeycomb,
But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

Like a bird that wanders from her nest,
So is a man who wanders from his place.

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart;
So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend.

Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend
To go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity:
Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may answer him who reproaches me.

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself;
But the simple pass on and suffer punishment for it.

Take the garment of him who is surety for a stranger,
And hold one in pledge who is surety for a foreign woman.

He who blesses his friend with a loud voice,
Arousing him early in the morning,
It will be reckoned as a curse to him.

A continual dripping on a very rainy day
And a contentious woman are alike;

He who would restrain her restrains the wind,
And grasps oil with his right hand.

Iron sharpens iron;
So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who takes care of his master will be honored.

As in water face reflects face,
So the heart of man reflects man.

Sheol and  ¹Abaddon are never satisfied,
And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
And a man is tried by the praise given him.

Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain,
His folly will not depart from him.

Know well the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds —

For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure from generation to generation —

Then when the grass has disappeared, and the tender grass is seen,
And the herbs of the mountains have been gathered in,

The lambs will be for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field;

And there will be goats' milk enough for your food,
For the food of your household,
And for the sustenance for your maidens.

The wicked flee when no man pursues,
But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

When a land revolts, it has many rulers;
But by him who has understanding and knowledge it endures.

A destitute man who oppresses the poor
Is like a driving rain which leaves no food.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
But those who keep the law contend with them.

Evil men do not understand justice,
But those who seek Jehovah understand all things.

Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity
Than he who is perverse in his ways though he is rich.

Whoever keeps the law is an understanding son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.

He who increases his substance by interest and usury
Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor.

He who turns away his ear from hearing the law,
Even his prayer is an abomination.

Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way
Will himself fall into his own pit,
But the perfect will inherit good.

The rich man is wise in his own conceit,
But the poor man who has understanding searches him out.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory;
But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

He who covers his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

 ¹Blessed is the man who always fears,
But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Like a roaring lion and a roving bear
Is a wicked ruler over a poor people.

The ruler who lacks understanding is also a great oppressor,
But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

A man who is burdened with a person's blood
 ¹Will be a fugitive until death;
Let no man support him.

Whoever walks uprightly will be delivered,
But he who is perverse in his ways will fall all at once.

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who pursues worthless things will have plenty of poverty.

A faithful man will abound with blessings,
But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

To have respect of persons is not good,
Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

A man who is envious hastens after wealth,
And does not know that want will come upon him.

He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.

Whoever robs his father or his mother and says,
It is no transgression,
Is the companion of a man who destroys.

A greedy person stirs up contention,
But he who trusts in Jehovah will prosper.

He who trusts in his own heart is a fool,
But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

He who gives to the poor man will not lack,
But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses.

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
But when they perish, the righteous increase.