💡WEB · Proverbs 25:2
What does Proverbs 25:2 mean?
"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)
Surrounding context
These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;
Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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