Monthly Archives: August 2012

13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time     is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;     he refreshes the spirit of his master. 14 Like clouds and wind without rain     is one who boasts of gifts never given. I was … Continue reading →

What you have seen with your eyes  do not bring[a] hastily to court, for what will you do in the end     if your neighbor puts you to shame? 9 If you take your neighbor to court,     do not … Continue reading →

Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,     and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,”     than for him to humiliate you before … Continue reading →

Remove the dross from the silver,     and a silversmith can produce a vessel; 5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,     and his throne will be established   through righteousness. Removing Corrupt Officials Many governments today turn a … Continue reading →

These are more proverbs   of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;     to search out a matter is the glory of kings. 3 As … Continue reading →

23 These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality   in judging is not good: 24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,”     will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. 25 But it will go … Continue reading →