25:1 |
tNIV | These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: | These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: | These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: |
25:4 |
tNIV | Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the silversmith; | Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the a silversmith can produce a vessel; | Remove the dross from the silver, and out comes material for the a silversmith can produce a vessel; |
25:5 |
tNIV | remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. | remove the wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. | remove the wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. |
25:6 |
tNIV | Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among great men; | Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; | Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; |
25:7 |
tNIV | it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. What you have seen with your eyes | it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes | it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes |
25:9 |
tNIV | If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man’s confidence, | If you argue take your case with a neighbor to court, do not betray another man’s confidence, | If you argue take your case with a neighbor to court, do not betray another man’s confidence, |
25:10 |
tNIV | or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation. | or he the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will never lose your bad reputation stand. | or he the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will never lose your bad reputation stand. |
25:11 |
tNIV | A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. | A word aptly spoken is like Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. | A word aptly spoken is like Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. |
25:12 |
tNIV | Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. | Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise man’s rebuke judge to a listening ear. | Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise man’s rebuke judge to a listening ear. |
25:13 |
tNIV | Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters. | Like the coolness of snow a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those the one who send sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters master. | Like the coolness of snow a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those the one who send sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters master. |
25:14 |
tNIV | Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. | Like clouds and wind without rain is a man one who boasts of gifts he does not give never given. | Like clouds and wind without rain is a man one who boasts of gifts he does not give never given. |
25:17 |
NIV2011 | Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and he will hate you. | Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and he you will hate you be hated. | Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house— too much of you, and he they will hate you. |
25:18 |
tNIV | Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor. | Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man one who gives false testimony against his a neighbor. | Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man one who gives false testimony against his a neighbor. |
25:19 |
tNIV | Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble. | Like a bad broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times a time of trouble. | Like a bad broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times a time of trouble. |
25:20 |
tNIV | Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. | Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart. |
25:23 |
tNIV | As a north wind brings rain, so a sly tongue brings angry looks. | As Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain , so is a sly tongue brings angry looks—which provokes a horrified look. | As Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain , so is a sly tongue brings angry looks—which provokes a horrified look. |
25:26 |
tNIV | Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked. | Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a are the righteous man who gives give way to the wicked. | Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a are the righteous man who gives give way to the wicked. |
25:27 |
tNIV | It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor. | It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor search out matters that are too deep. | It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to seek one’s own honor search out matters that are too deep. |
25:28 |
tNIV | Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. | Like a city whose walls are broken down through is a man person who lacks self-control. | Like a city whose walls are broken down through is a man person who lacks self-control. |