1 These^a also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: ‡

2 ^aIt is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. ‡

4 ^aTake away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. ‡

5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in ^arighteousness. ‡