Proverbs 25:1-6

New American Standard Bible

² It is the glory of God to ^(B)conceal a matter,
But the glory of ^(C)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 ^[a](D)impurities from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the ^(E)smith;
⁵ Take away the ^(F)wicked before the king,
And his ^(G)throne will be established in righteousness.
⁶ Do not boast in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the same place ^[b]as great people;