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

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It is the glory of G-d to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a matter

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The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable

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Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner

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Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness

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Glorify not thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men

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For better is it that it be said unto thee: 'Come up hither', than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom thine eyes have seen

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Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame

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Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another

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Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away

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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver

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As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear

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As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master

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As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift

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By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone

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Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it

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Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbour's house; lest he be sated with thee, and hate thee

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As a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow, so is a man that beareth false witness against his neighbour

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Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint

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As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart

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If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink

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For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, and HaShem will reward thee

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The north wind bringeth forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance

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It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than in a house in common with a contentious woman

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As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country

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As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, so is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked

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It is not good to eat much honey; so for men to search out their own glory is not glory

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Like a city broken down and without a wall, so is he whose spirit is without restraint