1. These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
3. As the heaven is high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.
4. Remove impurities from silver, and a vessel will be produced for a silversmith.
5. Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Don’t brag about yourself before the king,and don’t stand in the place of the great;