Proverbs 25:1-7

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

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

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

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

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

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

7it 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