1. These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
2. It is God’s privilege to conceal thingsand the king’s privilege to discover them.
3. No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth,or all that goes on in the king’s mind!
4. Remove the impurities from silver,and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
5. Remove the wicked from the king’s court,and his reign will be made secure by justice.
6. Don’t demand an audience with the kingor push for a place among the great.
7. It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head tablethan to be sent away in public disgrace.Just because you’ve seen something,
8. don’t be in a hurry to go to court.For what will you do in the endif your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?
9. When arguing with your neighbor,don’t betray another person’s secret.
10. Others may accuse you of gossip,and you will never regain your good reputation.
11. Timely advice is lovely,like golden apples in a silver basket.
12. To one who listens, valid criticismis like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.