Proverbs 25:1-5 ▼

1 These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:

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 hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape].

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