Proverbs 25

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 31

1 Also these are the proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah handed forward:

2 The glory of God is to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but there is no searching of the heart of kings.

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Chapter Summary

Strife ceases when there is no whisperer.

Key Hebrew Words

צָרָֽה vexer H6869 · TWOT 1974b
הַשְׁקֵ֥ cause to drink water H8248 · TWOT 2452
רֵעֶֽ friend H7453 · TWOT 2186a
בּ֝וֹגֵ֗ד act treacherously H898 · TWOT 198
בֶּ֨גֶד treachery H899 · TWOT 198a

People & Context

Hezekiah's Men Compile Proverbs

The men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, hand forward and copy the proverbs of Solomon.

Timeline

Hezekiah's Men Compile Proverbs

The men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, hand forward and copy the proverbs of Solomon.

Proverbs 25:1

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