Proverbs 25:1-10 ▼

1 These are other proverbs of Solomon that the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.

2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.

3 Like the heavens for height, like the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.

4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6 Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great;

7 for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. What your eyes have seen

8 do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?

9 Argue your case with your neighbor directly, and do not disclose another’s secret;

10 or else someone who hears you will bring shame upon you, and your ill repute will have no end.