^{1 Ref} These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.

^{2 Ref} It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

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

^{4 Ref} Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

^{5 Ref} Take away the wicked `from' before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.