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¹ There are also these proverbs of Solomon,
    collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah.

² God delights in concealing things;
    scientists delight in discovering things.

³ Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth,
    the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.^4-5 Remove impurities from the silver
    and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;
Remove the wicked from leadership
    and authority will be credible and God-honoring.^6-7 Don't work yourself into the spotlight;
    don't push your way into the place of prominence.
It's better to be promoted to a place of honor
    than face humiliation by being demoted.

⁸ Don't jump to conclusions—there may be
    a perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.^9-10 In the heat of an argument,
    don't betray confidences;
Word is sure to get around,
    and no one will trust you.^11-12 The right word at the right time
    is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,
And a wise friend's timely reprimand
    is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.

¹³ Reliable friends who do what they say
    are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!

¹⁴ Like billowing clouds that bring no rain
    is the person who talks big but never produces.

¹⁵ Patient persistence pierces through indifference;
    gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.^16-17 When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down;
    eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;
And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome;
    show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.

¹⁸ Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors
    in court or on the street is a loose cannon.

¹⁹ Trusting a double-crosser when you're in trouble
    is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.

²⁰ Singing light songs to the heavyhearted
    is like pouring salt in their wounds.^21-22 If you see your enemy hungry, go buy him lunch;
    if he's thirsty, bring him a drink.
Your generosity will surprise him with goodness,
    and God will look after you.

²³ A north wind brings stormy weather,
    and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.

²⁴ Better to live alone in a tumbledown shack
    than share a mansion with a nagging spouse.

²⁵ Like a cool drink of water when you're worn out and weary
    is a letter from a long-lost friend.

²⁶ A good person who gives in to a bad person
    is a muddied spring, a polluted well.

²⁷ It's not smart to stuff yourself with sweets,
    nor is glory piled on glory good for you.

²⁸ A person without self-control
    is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out.