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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
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Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.
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Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;
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for it is better to be told, “Come up here!” than to be demoted in the presence of the prince. Even what you have seen with your own eyes,
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do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
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Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
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lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
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Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
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Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up.
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Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house, lest he grow weary and hate you.
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Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor.
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Like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble.
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Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
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For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
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As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
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Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
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Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
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Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
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It is not good to eat too much honey or to search out one’s own glory.
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Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.