Proverbs
Chapters 25:2-8
New International Version Anglicized
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4Remove the dross from the silver,and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,and do not claim a place among his great men;
7it is better for him to say to you, ‘Come up here,’than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.What you have seen with your eyes
8 do not bring hastily to court,for what will you do in the endif your neighbour puts you to shame?