1. These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.
3. As high as heaven and deep as earth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4. Remove impurities from silver and out comes material for the refiner.
5. Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6. Do not honor yourself in the king’s presence, and do not stand in the place of great men.