Friday, May 3, 2013

25 These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
It is God’s privilege to conceal things
    and the king’s privilege to discover them.
No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth,
    or all that goes on in the king’s mind!
Remove the impurities from silver,
    and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
    and his reign will be made secure by justice.
Don’t demand an audience with the king
    or push for a place among the great.
It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table
    than to be sent away in public disgrace.
Just because you’ve seen something,
    don’t be in a hurry to go to court.
For what will you do in the end
    if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?
When arguing with your neighbor,
    don’t betray another person’s secret.
10 Others may accuse you of gossip,
    and you will never regain your good reputation.
11 Timely advice is lovely,
    like golden apples in a silver basket.
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
    is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
    They revive the spirit of their employer.

1 comment:

  1. This was by happy "accident" posted with the shading to emphasize the point of verse 2-some truths get obscured and more effort is needed to uncover them--see next post for clarification.

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