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Proverbs 25:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Proverbs 25:2

Verse 2 of 28

Scripture focus

[It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter.

Proverbs 25:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 25:2

Theological / Devotional

Glory. It is a glory for God to be infinite and therefore to conceal much from the finite and sin-darkened minds of men (Deut. 29:29). The mysteries of the Bible, which are now beyond our full comprehension, are proofs that it is indeed the word of God.

Honour. Heb. kabod. Better, “glory,” as kabod is translated in the first clause.

Search out a matter. A ruler must satisfy his subjects that he is concerned that the humblest receive the justice to which they are entitled. It is his glory to convince the people that he has searched out the full details of notorious cases and settled them in strict equity.

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