Proverbs 25:1-10 ▼

1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, that men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed:

2 The glory of God [is] to hide a thing, || And the glory of kings [is] to search out a matter.

3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, || And the heart of kings—[are] unsearchable.

4 Take away dross from silver, || And a vessel goes forth for the refiner,

5 Take away the wicked before a king, || And his throne is established in righteousness.

6 Do not honor yourself before a king, || And do not stand in the place of the great.

7 For better [that] he has said to you, “Come up here,” || Than [that] he humbles you before a noble, || Whom your eyes have seen.

8 Do not go forth to strive, hurry, turn, || What do you do in its latter end, || When your neighbor causes you to blush?

9 Plead your cause with your neighbor, || And do not reveal the secret counsel of another,

10 Lest the hearer put you to shame, || And your evil report not turn back.