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Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal the word, and the glory of kings to search out the speech.
Proverbs 25:2 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 parables of Solomon, which the men of Ezechias, king of Juda, copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal the word, and the glory of kings to search out the speech.
3 The heaven above and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the rust from silver, and there shall come forth a most pure vessel:
5 Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice.
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