Proverbs 25:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God is praised for being mysterious; rulers are praised for explaining mysteries.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:5

David asked, “How do you know Saul and Jonathan are dead?”

2 Samuel 14:19

David asked, “Did Joab put you up to this?” The woman answered, “Your Majesty, I swear by your life that no one can hide the truth from you. Yes, Joab did tell me what to say,

Ezra 4:15

If you look up the official records of your ancestors, you will find that Jerusalem has constantly rebelled and has led others to rebel against kings and provinces. That's why the city was destroyed in the first place.

Ezra 4:19

I had the old records checked. It is true that for years Jerusalem has rebelled and caused trouble for other kings and nations.

Ezra 5:17

Your Majesty, please order someone to look up the old records in Babylonia and find out if King Cyrus really did give orders to rebuild God's temple in Jerusalem. We will do whatever you think we should.

Ezra 6:1

King Darius ordered someone to go through the old records kept in Babylonia.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy, and I defended them in court, even if they were strangers.

Job 38:4

How did I lay the foundation for the earth? Were you there?

Job 42:3

You asked why I talk so much when I know so little. I have talked about things that are far beyond my understanding.

Proverbs 25:27

Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.

Proverbs 25:3

Who can fully understand the thoughts of a ruler? They reach beyond the sky and go deep in the earth.

Ecclesiastes 1:13

With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. And God has made this so hard for us humans to do.

Deuteronomy 29:29

The LORD our God hasn't explained the present or the future, but he has commanded us to obey the laws he gave to us and our descendants.