Proverbs 25:1-6

More Proverbs of Solomon

1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.

3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;

5 remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.

6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Kings 4:32
• 2. S Proverbs 1:1
• 3. Proverbs 16:10-15
• 4. S Proverbs 20:8
• 5. S 2 Samuel 7:13
• 6. S Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 29:14