More Proverbs of Solomon
1 These are also proverbs of Solomon which officials of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2
The glory of God conceals things, but the glory of kings searches out things.
3
As heaven is to height and the earth is to depth, so [is] the heart of kings--there is no searching.
4
Remove the dross from silver, and it will become a vessel for the smith.
5
Remove the wicked before a king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6
Do not promote yourself before the king, and in the place of the great ones do not stand.
7
For [it is] better [that] he say to you, "Ascend here," than he humble you before a noble. What your eyes have seen,
8
do not hastily bring out to court, for what will you do at its end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9
Argue your argument with your neighbor [himself], the secret of another do not disclose,
10
lest he who hears shame you and your ill repute will not end.