1. These also are proverbs of Solomon. The servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them.
2. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,and the glory of kings to fathom a matter.
3. Like the heavens in height, and the earth in depth,the heart of kings is unfathomable.
4. Remove the dross from silver,and it comes forth perfectly purified;
5. Remove the wicked from the presence of the king,and his throne is made firm through justice.
6. Claim no honor in the king’s presence,nor occupy the place of superiors;
7. For it is better to be told, “Come up closer!”than to be humbled before the prince.