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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 matter.
Proverbs 25:2 · World English 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 also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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