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Proverbs 25:2-4
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter(A)
and the glory of kings to investigate a matter.
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings cannot be investigated.

4 Remove impurities from silver,(B)
and material will be produced[a] for a silversmith.[b](C)

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  1. 25:4 Lit will come out; Ex 32:24
  2. 25:4 Or and a vessel will be produced by a silversmith
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Proverbs 25:2-4
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2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
    to search out a matter is the glory of kings.(A)
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

4 Remove the dross from the silver,
    and a silversmith can produce a vessel;

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