| 1절 | These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied：
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| 2절 | It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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| 3절 | As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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| 4절 | Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
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| 5절 | Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
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| 6절 | Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;
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| 7절 | For it is better that he say to you, \"Come up here,\" Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.
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| 8절 | Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?
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| 9절 | Debate your case with your neighbor, And do not disclose the secret to another;
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| 10절 | Lest he who hears it expose your shame, And your reputation be ruined.
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| 11절 | A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
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| 12절 | Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
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| 13절 | Like the cold of snow in time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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| 14절 | Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.
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| 15절 | By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
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| 16절 | Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
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| 17절 | Seldom set foot in your neighbor\'s house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
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| 18절 | A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
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| 19절 | Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
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| 20절 | Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
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| 21절 | If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
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| 22절 | For so you will heap coals of fire on his head, And the LORD will reward you.
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| 23절 | The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
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| 24절 | It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop, Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.
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| 25절 | As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country.
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| 26절 | A righteous man who falters before the wicked Is like a murky spring and a polluted well.
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| 27절 | It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one\'s own glory is not glory.
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| 28절 | Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls.
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