1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezeki´ah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing:but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
3 The heaven for height,and the earth for depth,and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver,and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king,and stand not in the place of great men: