Proverbs 25:1-7 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 These, too, are parables of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transferred. These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2 It is to the glory of God to conceal a word, and it is to the glory of kings to investigate speech. It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3 Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Take away the tarnish from silver, and a most pure vessel will go forth. Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5 Take away impiety from the face of the king, and his throne shall be made firm by justice. take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness. remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6 Do not appear glorious before the king, and do not stand in the place of the great. Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great, Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men;
7 For it is better that it should be said to you, “Ascend to here,” than that you should be humbled before the prince. for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen 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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