1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. Compare verse2 commentaries
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. Compare verse1 commentary
3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Compare verse1 commentary
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Compare verse1 commentary
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Compare verse1 commentary
6 Put not forth yourself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: Compare verse1 commentary
7 For better it is that it be said to you, Come up here; than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince whom your eyes have seen. Compare verse
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame. Compare verse2 commentaries
9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another: Compare verse1 commentary
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear. Compare verse1 commentary
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters. Compare verse2 commentaries