Proverbs 25:2

More Proverbs of Solomon · Proverbs 25:1–28
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Translations

Modern
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.
Traditional
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Literal
The glory of God is to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
Latin
Gloria Dei est celare verbum, et gloria regum investigare sermonem.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

Notes

This warning advises young men entering royal service that some things are beyond understanding, like the king's mysterious reasoning (for example, 2 Samuel 11:14–25; 24:3).

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Discovery God: Unsearchable King: Rights and Duties of Kings: should Investigate all Matters Mystery Philosophy: Reveals the Mysteries of Providence Revealing Secrets Rulers: Character and Qualifications of