1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heaven for height, and the earth for depth,so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver,and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,and do not stand in the place of great men;