Proverbs 25:2

More Proverbs Of Solomon

¹ These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied: ² 
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
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As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable.

Conceal a Matter

Glory of God

Deuteronomy 29:29

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law.

Job 29:16

“I was a father to the needy;
I investigated the case I did not know [and assured justice].

1 Kings 3:9-28

So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?”

1 Kings 4:29-34

Now God gave Solomon [exceptional] wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand of the seashore.

Ezra 4:15

in order that a search may be made in the record books of your fathers. And you will discover in the record books and learn that this is a rebellious city, damaging to kings and provinces, and that in the past they have incited rebellion within it. That is why that city was laid waste (destroyed).

Ezra 4:19

I have issued a command and a search has been made, and it has been discovered that this city [Jerusalem] in earlier times has revolted against the kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been perpetrated in it.

Ezra 5:17-1

So now, if it pleases the king, let a search be conducted in the king’s treasure house [in the royal archives] there in Babylon to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send us his decision concerning this matter.”

Job 11:7-8

“Can you discover the depths of God?
Can you [by searching] discover the limits of the Almighty [ascend to His heights, extend to His widths, and comprehend His infinite perfection]?

Job 38:4-30

“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell Me, if you know and have understanding.

Job 40:2

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty?
Let him who disputes with God answer it.”

Job 42:3

“[You said to me] ‘Who is this that darkens and obscures counsel [by words] without knowledge?’
Therefore [I now see] I have [rashly] uttered that which I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.

Romans 11:33-34

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways!