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:
7 for better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither;than that thou shouldest be put lowerin the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
8 Go not forth hastily to strive,lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof,when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame.