Prov 24:24 He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," Peoples will curse him, nations will abhor him;
Prov 24:25 But to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.
Prov 24:26 He kisses the lips Who gives a right answer.
Prov 24:27 ¶ Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.
Prov 24:28 ¶ Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, And do not deceive with your lips.
Prov 24:29 Do not say, "Thus I shall do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work."
Prov 24:30 ¶ I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense,
Prov 24:31 And behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down.
Prov 24:32 When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction.
Prov 24:33 "A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,"
Prov 24:34 Then your poverty will come as a robber And your want like an armed man.
Prov 25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
Prov 25:2 ¶ It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Prov 25:3As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Prov 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
Prov 25:5 Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Prov 25:6 Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;
Prov 25:7 For 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.
Prov 25:8 ¶ Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?
Prov 25:9 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,