February 19, 2026, Proverbs 25:1-28
February 19, 2026, Proverbs 25:1-28
25 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of
Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
2 It is the glory of God
to conceal things,
but the glory of kings is
to search things out.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the heart of kings
is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver,
and the smith has
material for a vessel;
5 take away the wicked from the presence of the
king,
and his throne will
be established in righteousness.
6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence
or stand in the place of
the great,
7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,”
than to be put lower in
the presence of a noble.
What your eyes have seen
8 do not hastily bring into court,
for what will you do in the end,
when your neighbor puts
you to shame?
9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not reveal
another's secret,
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have
no end.
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in
a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover
to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is a faithful
messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the soul of
his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts
of a gift he does not give.
15 With patience a ruler
may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will
break a bone.
16 If you have found honey, eat only enough
for you,
lest you have your fill of
it and vomit it.
17 Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house,
lest he have his fill of
you and hate you.
18 A man who bears false witness against his
neighbor
is like a war club,
or a sword, or a sharp arrow.
19 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble
is like a bad tooth or a
foot that slips.
20 Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart
is like one who takes off
a garment on a cold day,
and like vinegar on soda.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give
him water to drink,
22 for you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
and a backbiting tongue,
angry looks.
24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop
than in a house shared
with a quarrelsome wife.
25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
so is good news from
a far country.
26 Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain
is a righteous man who
gives way before the wicked.
27 It is not good to eat much honey,
nor is it glorious
to seek one's own glory.
28 A man without self-control
is like a city broken
into and left without walls.
I love verse 14: 14 Like clouds and wind
without rain
is a man who boasts
of a gift he does not give.”
This verse makes me think
of making promises and commitments I cannot honor. Be careful of overloading
your life, even if it is filled with meaningful tasks. Ask God to keep you
mindful of your commitments so that you can always be trusted in your word.
Debbie Walker
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