Proverbs 25:1-6

More Proverbs of Solomon

1 These also are ¹proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.

2 It is the glory of God to ²conceal things, but the glory of kings is to ³search things out.

3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is ⁴unsearchable.

4 Take away ⁵the dross from the silver, and ⁶the smith has material for a vessel;

5 take away ⁷the wicked from the presence of the king, and his ⁸throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,