1. These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,but the honor of kings is to search out a matter.
3. As the heaven for height, and the earth for depth,so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4. Take away the dross from the silver,and there will come forth a vessel for the refiner.
5. Take away the wicked from before the king,and his throne will be established in righteousness.