1. These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;to search out a matter is the glory of kings.
3. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4. Remove the dross from the silver,and a silversmith can produce a vessel;
5. remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,and his throne will be established through righteousness.
6. Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence,and do not claim a place among his great men;
7. it is better for him to say to you, ‘Come up here,’than for him to humiliate you before his nobles.What you have seen with your eyes