2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from silver,And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
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 the great;
7 For it is better that he say to you,“Come up here,”Than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince,Whom your eyes have seen.
8 Do not go hastily to court;For what will you do in the end,When your neighbor has put you to shame?