Proverbs 25:1
American King James These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
American Standard Version These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
King James These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
World English Bible These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
Proverbs 25:2
American King James It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
American Standard Version It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
King James It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
World English Bible It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25:3
American King James The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
American Standard Version As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
King James The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
World English Bible As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Proverbs 25:4
American King James Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
American Standard Version Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
King James Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
World English Bible Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
Proverbs 25:5
American King James Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
American Standard Version Take away the wicked `from' before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
King James Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
World English Bible Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:6
American King James Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
American Standard Version Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
King James Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
World English Bible Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
Proverbs 25:7
American King James For better it is that it be said to you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen.
American Standard Version 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.
King James For better it is 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.
World English Bible for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:8
American King James Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.
American Standard Version Go not forth hastily to strive, Lest `thou know not' what to do in the end thereof, When thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.
King James 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.
World English Bible Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
Proverbs 25:9
American King James Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:
American Standard Version Debate thy cause with thy neighbor `himself', And disclose not the secret of another;
King James Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
World English Bible Debate your case with your neighbor, and don’t betray the confidence of another,
Proverbs 25:10
American King James Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and your infamy turn not away.
American Standard Version Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
King James Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
World English Bible lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
Proverbs 25:11
American King James A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
American Standard Version A word fitly spoken Is `like' apples of gold in network of silver.
King James A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
World English Bible A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:12
American King James As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear.
American Standard Version `As' an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, `So is' a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
King James As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
World English Bible As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:13
American King James As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
American Standard Version As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, `So is' a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
King James As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
World English Bible As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:14
American King James Whoever boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
American Standard Version `As' clouds and wind without rain, `So is' he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
King James Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
World English Bible As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
Proverbs 25:15
American King James By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaks the bone.
American Standard Version By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
King James By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
World English Bible By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:16
American King James Have you found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for you, lest you be filled therewith, and vomit it.
American Standard Version Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, Lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
King James Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
World English Bible Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
Proverbs 25:17
American King James Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; lest he be weary of you, and so hate you.
American Standard Version Let thy foot be seldom in thy neighbor's house, Lest he be weary of thee, and hate thee.
King James Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
World English Bible Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
Proverbs 25:18
American King James A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
American Standard Version A man that beareth false witness against his neighbor Is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
King James A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
World English Bible A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 25:19
American King James Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
American Standard Version Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is `like' a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
King James Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
World English Bible Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.
Proverbs 25:20
American King James As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart.
American Standard Version `As' one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, `and as' vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.
King James As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
World English Bible As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Proverbs 25:21
American King James If your enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
American Standard Version If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
King James If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
World English Bible If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
Proverbs 25:22
American King James For you shall heap coals of fire on his head, and the LORD shall reward you.
American Standard Version For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.
King James For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
World English Bible for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and Yahweh will reward you.
Proverbs 25:23
American King James The north wind drives away rain: so does an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
American Standard Version The north wind bringeth forth rain: So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
King James The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
World English Bible The north wind produces rain; so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Proverbs 25:24
American King James It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
American Standard Version It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.
King James It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
World English Bible It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Proverbs 25:25
American King James As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
American Standard Version `As' cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
King James As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
World English Bible Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Proverbs 25:26
American King James A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
American Standard Version `As' a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, `So is' a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.
King James A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.
World English Bible Like a muddied spring and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
Proverbs 25:27
American King James It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
American Standard Version It is not good to eat much honey: So `for men' to search out their own glory is grievous.
King James It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
World English Bible It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor.
Proverbs 25:28
American King James He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
American Standard Version He whose spirit is without restraint Is `like' a city that is broken down and without walls.
King James He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
World English Bible Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.