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

3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

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

6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,
And do not stand in the place of the great;