Proverbs 25:3

"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter."

Key Reflection

Proverbs 25:3 highlights the wisdom that it is honorable for God to keep secrets, reflecting His divine mystery and majesty. Conversely, the verse suggests that kings gain glory through their ability to uncover hidden truths, demonstrating their power and insight. This distinction underscores the different spheres of authority—God's sovereignty over mysteries and human rulership in governance and administration.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The other side of the thought ofProverbs 25:2. What the mind of God is to the searchers after knowledge, that the heart of the true and wise king is to those who try to guess its counsels.

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