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LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012 - Proverbs - Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25:5-23

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5Slay the ungodly from before the king, and his throne shall prosper in righteousness.
6Be not boastful in the presence of the king, and remain not in the places of princes;
7for it is better for you that it should be said, Come up to me, than that one should humble you in the presence of the prince; speak of that which your eyes have seen.
8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest you repent at last.
9Whenever your friend shall reproach you, retreat backward, despise him not;
10lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.
11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.
12In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.
13As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.
14As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.
15In longsuffering is prosperity to kings, and a soft tongue breaks the bones.
16Having found honey, eat only what is enough, lest haply you be filled, and vomit it up.
17Enter sparingly into your friend's house, lest he be satiated with your company, and hate you.
18As a club, and a dagger, and a pointed arrow, so also is a man who bears false witness against his friend.
19The way of the wicked and the foot of the transgressor shall perish in an evil day.
20As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.
21If your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink;
22for so doing you shall heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward you with good.
23The north wind raises clouds; so an impudent face provokes the tongue.

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