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Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing.
Proverbs 25:2 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 25:2 in other translations
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.
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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In context
1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah transcribed.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing.
3 The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
5 take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
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