Proverbs 25:1-8

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

2 It is the glory of God to conceal the word, but the honour of kings is to search out the word.

3 For the height of the heavens and depth of the earth and for the heart of kings, there is no investigation.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and a vessel shall come forth for the finer.

5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6 Do not praise thyself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

7 for it is better that it be said unto thee, Come up here than that thou should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

8 Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame.