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Proverbs 25 Translation Questions
Q? Who was the author of this proverb?
A. King Solomon was the author of this proverb. [25:1]
Q? What is it the glory of God to do?
A. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter. [25:2]
Q? How is the throne of the king established?
A. By removing the wicked from the presence of the king, the throne of the king is established. [25:5]
Q? What is better than standing in the place designated for the great?
A. Waiting for the king to say to you, "Come up here," is better than standing in the place designated for the great. [25:7]
Q? If you have witnessed something concerning your neighbor, why should you not be quick to bring it to trial?
A. You should not be quick to bring it to trial because your neighbor may put you to shame. [25:7-8]
Q? What does a faithful messenger do for his masters?
A. A faithful messenger refreshes the soul of his masters. [25:13]
Q? With what can a ruler be persuaded?
A. With patience a ruler can be persuaded. [25:15]
Q? How could your neighbor become tired of you?
A. Your neighbor could become tired of you if you set your foot in his house too often. [25:17]
Q? What is like a foot that slips?
A. An unfaithful man in whom you trust is like a foot that slips. [25:19]
Q? What should you do for your enemy?
A. You should give your enemy food to eat and water to drink. [25:21]
Q? What will Yahweh do for the one who gives his enemy food and drink?
A. Yahweh will reward the one who gives his enemy food and drink. [25:22]