| New American Standard Bible 1995 | International Standard Version |
| 1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. | 1Here are some more proverbs by Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. |
| 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. | 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to investigate a matter. |
| 3As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. | 3Just as the heavens are high and earth is deep, so the heart of a king is unfathomable. |
| 4Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith; | 4Purge the dross from the silver, and material for a vessel comes forth for the silversmith. |
| 5Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness. | 5Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. |
| 6Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men; | 6Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men, |
| 7For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. | 7for it is better that it be told you, "Come up here," than for you to be placed lower in the presence of an official. What you've seen with your own eyes, |
| 8Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you? | 8don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you? |
| 9Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another, | 9Instead, take up the matter with your neighbor, and don't betray another person's confidence. |
| 10Or he who hears it will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away. | 10Otherwise, anyone who hears will make you ashamed, and your bad reputation will never leave you. |
| 11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. | 11Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time. |
| 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear. | 12Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear. |
| 13Like 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. | 13Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters. |
| 14Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely. | 14Like clouds and winds without rain is the man who brags about gifts he never gave. |
| 15By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone. | 15Through patience a ruler may be persuaded; a gentle word can break a bone. |
| 16Have you found honey? Eat only what you need, That you not have it in excess and vomit it. | 16If you find some honey, eat only what you need. Take too much, and you'll vomit. |
| 17Let your foot rarely be in your neighbor's house, Or he will become weary of you and hate you. | 17Seldom set foot in your neighbor's home; otherwise, he'll grow weary and hate you. |
| 18Like a club and a sword and a sharp arrow Is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. | 18A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow— that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor. |
| 19Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot Is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble. | 19A bad tooth and an unsteady foot— that's what confidence in an unreliable man is like in a time of trouble. |
| 20Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart. | 20Taking your coat off when it's cold or pouring vinegar on soda— that's what singing songs does to a heavy heart. |
| 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; | 21If your enemy hungers, give him food to eat; and if he thirsts, give him water to drink. |
| 22For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the LORD will reward you. | 22For you'll be piling burning coals of shame on his head and the LORD will reward you. |
| 23The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance. | 23The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry look. |
| 24It is better to live in a corner of the roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman. | 24It's better to live in a corner on the roof than in a house with a contentious woman. |
| 25Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land. | 25Cold water to someone who is thirsty — that's what good news from a distant land is. |
| 26Like a trampled spring and a polluted well Is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked. | 26A muddied spring or a polluted well— that's what a righteous person is who compromises with the wicked. |
| 27It is not good to eat much honey, Nor is it glory to search out one's own glory. | 27To eat too much honey isn't good; and neither is it honorable to seek one's own glory. |
| 28Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. | 28Like a city with breached walls is a man without self-control. |
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