Proverbs 25:1-8

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

2 It is the glory of God to ²conceal a matter, But the glory of ³kings is to search out a matter.

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

4 Take away the ⁴dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the ⁵smith;

5 Take away the ⁶wicked before the king, And his ⁷throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men;

7 For ⁸it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

8 Do not go out ⁹hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?

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