2 It is the glory of God to hide thingsbut the glory of kings to investigate them.
3 ⌊Like⌋ the high heavens and the deep earth,so the mind of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take the impurities out of silver,and a vessel is ready for the silversmith to mold.
5 Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king,and justice will make his throne secure.
6 Do not brag about yourself in front of a kingor stand in the spot that belongs to notable people,
7 because it is better to be told, “Come up here,”than to be put down in front of a princewhom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not be in a hurry to go to court.What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?