Proverbs 25:1-6
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 25
1These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed.
2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4Take away the impurities from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith;
5Take away the wicked before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the same place as great people;
King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 25
1These too are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah, copied. 2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.New Living Translation
Chapter 25
1These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.English Standard Version
2It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;
5take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Do not put yourself forward in the king 's presence or stand in the place of the great,
New International Version
New King James Version
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from silver, And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.
6Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of the great;