1. These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal the word, but the honour of kings is to search out the word.
3. For the height of the heavens and depth of the earth and for the heart of kings, there is no investigation.
4. Take away the dross from the silver, and a vessel shall come forth for the finer.