The Men of Hezekiah Copied Out — Proverbs 25:19–27

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.

As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

For thou wilt heap coals of fire upon his head, And Jehovah will reward thee.

The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house.

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.

As a troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So is a righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

It is not good to eat much honey; So for men to search out their own glory is grievous.