Proverbs 25:1-5

These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: [1 Kin 4:32] ¶It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. [Deut 29:29; Rom 11:33] As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out [the pure metal for] a vessel for the silversmith [to shape]. [2 Tim 2:21] Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne will be established in righteousness.