సామెతలు 25
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;
Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;
7 ౭ నీవు గమనించి చూసిన ప్రధాని ఎదుట ఎవరైనా నిన్ను తగ్గించడం కంటే “ఈ పైచోటికి రా” అని అతడు నీతో చెప్పడం మంచిది కదా.
for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
8 ౮ అనాలోచితంగా న్యాయ స్థానానికి పోవద్దు. చివరికి నీ పొరుగువాడు నిన్ను అవమాన పరచి “ఇక నువ్వేమి చేస్తావు?” అని నీతో అంటాడు కదా.
Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not betray the confidence of another;
lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 ౧౨ బంగారు చెవిపోగులు ఎలాటివో స్వర్ణాభరణాలు ఎలాటివో వినే వాడి చెవికి జ్ఞానం గల ఉపదేశకుడు అలాటి వాడు.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
13 ౧౩ నమ్మకమైన దూత తనను పంపిన వారిపాలిట కోతకాలపు మంచు చల్లదనం వంటి చల్లదనం గలవాడు. వాడు తన యజమానుల హృదయానికి ఆహ్లాదం కలిగిస్తాడు.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
18 ౧౮ తన పొరుగువాడిపై అబద్ధ సాక్ష్యం పలికేవాడు యుద్ధంలో వాడే గదలాంటి వాడు, కత్తిలాంటి వాడు. వాడియైన బాణం వంటివాడు.
A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble is like a bad tooth, or a lame foot.
20 ౨౦ దుఃఖితుడి ఎదుట పాటలు వినిపించేవాడు చలి రోజున పైబట్ట తీసివేసే వాడితోను సూరేకారం మీద చిరక పోసే వాడితోను సమానం.
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink,
for by doing this you will heap coals of fire on his head, and YHWH will reward you.
The north wind brings forth rain: so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to share a house with a contentious woman.
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Like a muddied spring, and a polluted well, so is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.
It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
