Proverbs [Sayings] 25:2-8

²It is the kavod ·weighty glory· of God to conceal a thing, but the kavod ·weighty glory· of kings is to search out a matter.

³As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

⁴Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

⁵Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

⁶Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men;

⁷for it is better that it be said to you, “Come up here,” than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.

⁸Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?