Proverbs 25:2-7

2It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

3As high as heaven and deep as earth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

4Remove impurities from silver and out comes material for the refiner.

5Remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

6Do not honor yourself in the king’s presence, and do not stand in the place of great men.

7Better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for you to be humiliated before a nobleman. What your eyes have seen,