Proverbs 25:2
It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
In context
1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. 3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel; 5 take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 25:2 in the KJV
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: But the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:2 in the NIV
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.