Proverbs 25:1-10 ▼

1 These also are proverbs of Solomon. The servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them.

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to fathom a matter.

3 Like the heavens in height, and the earth in depth, the heart of kings is unfathomable.

4 Remove the dross from silver, and it comes forth perfectly purified;

5 Remove the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne is made firm through justice.

6 Claim no honor in the king’s presence, nor occupy the place of superiors;

7 For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!” than to be humbled before the prince.

8 What your eyes have seen do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

9 Argue your own case with your neighbor, but the secrets of others do not disclose;

10 Lest, hearing it, they reproach you, and your ill repute never ceases.