Proverbs Copied by Hezekiah's Men: God's Glory and the King's Duty
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These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
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It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
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Take away the wickedfrombefore the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Bible text: American Standard Version (1901) · Public domain