1. These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing.
3. The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
5. take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.