1 There are also these proverbs of Solomon,collected by scribes of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
2 God delights in concealing things;scientists delight in discovering things.
3 Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth,the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.
4-5 Remove impurities from the silverand the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;Remove the wicked from leadershipand authority will be credible and God-honoring.
6-7 Don’t work yourself into the spotlight;don’t push your way into the place of prominence.It’s better to be promoted to a place of honorthan face humiliation by being demoted.
8 Don’t jump to conclusions—there may bea perfectly good explanation for what you just saw.