Proverbs 25:1-10 ▼

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

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

3 [As] the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;

5 Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not claim honor 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 here,| Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen.

8 Do not go out hastily to argue [your case]; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?

9 Argue your case with your neighbor, And do not reveal the secret of another,

10 Or he who hears [it] will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.