More Proverbs of Solomon
1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
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It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
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As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
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remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
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Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
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it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes
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do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
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If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence,
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or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.