1. These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
3. As the heaven for height, and the earth for depth,so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from the silver,and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
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 great men;