One Year Chronological Bible Sampler - Flipbook - Page 8
JULY 2
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he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws
and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was
very successful.
JULY 2
King Hezekiah collected many of Solomon’s proverbs (see Prov. 25:1, below), and he ordered the Levites
to use the psalms of David and Asaph (2 Chron. 29:30, page 826). The proverbs he collected and the
undated proverbs are presented here, followed by the undated psalms.
More Proverbs of Solomon / Proverbs 25:1–29:27
These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
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It is God’s privilege to conceal things
and the king’s privilege to discover them.
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No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth,
or all that goes on in the king’s mind!
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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.
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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.
Others may accuse you of gossip,
and you will never regain your good reputation.
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Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
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To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
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Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
They revive the spirit of their employer.
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A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it
is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
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Patience can persuade a prince,
and soft speech can break bones.
