Proverbs 25:1-10 ▼

1 THESE are also profound proverbs of Solomon which the friends of Hezekiah king of Judah wrote.

2 It is the glory of God to keep secret a matter; but the glory of the king is to search it out.

3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of the king is unsearchable.

4 Purge dross from silver that it may come forth a pure vessel.

5 Let wicked men be driven from the presence of the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6 Do not glorify yourself 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 to you, Come up higher, than that you should be put lower. In the presence of the ruler report what your eyes have seen.

8 Do not go forth hastily to bring a suit, lest when you plead your cause, at the end your neighbor shall reproach you.

9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and do not disclose the secret to another,

10 Lest he who hears it reproach you and many people mock you.