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Proverbs 25:2 (KJV)

“It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.”

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Proverbs 25 — surrounding verses

1

These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

2

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

3

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

4

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

6

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:

7

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

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