Proverbs 25:2

New American Bible - revised edition

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, and the glory of kings to fathom a matter.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:5

Then David said to the youth who was reporting to him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”

2 Samuel 14:19

So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” And the woman answered: “As you live, my lord the king, it is just as my lord has said, and not otherwise. It was your servant Joab who instructed me and told your servant all these things she was to say.

Ezra 4:15

so that inquiry may be made in the historical records of your fathers. In the historical records you will discover and verify that this is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces; its people have been acting seditiously there since ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.

Ezra 4:19

When at my command inquiry was made, it was verified that from ancient times this city has risen up against kings and that rebellion and sedition have been fostered there.

Ezra 5:17

Now, if it please the king, let a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to discover whether a decree really was issued by King Cyrus for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. And may the king’s decision in this matter be communicated to us.”

Ezra 6:1

Thereupon King Darius issued an order to search the archives in which the treasures were stored in Babylon.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the poor; the complaint of the stranger I pursued,

Job 38:4

Where were you when I founded the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.

Job 40:2

Will one who argues with the Almighty be corrected? Let him who would instruct God give answer!

Job 42:3

“Who is this who obscures counsel with ignorance?” I have spoken but did not understand; things too marvelous for me, which I did not know.

Proverbs 25:27

To eat too much honey is not good; nor to seek honor after honor.

Proverbs 25:3

Like the heavens in height, and the earth in depth, the heart of kings is unfathomable.

Ecclesiastes 1:13

and I applied my mind to search and investigate in wisdom all things that are done under the sun. A bad business God has given to human beings to be busied with.

Deuteronomy 29:28

The hidden things belong to the Lord our God, but the revealed things are for us and for our children forever, to observe all the words of this law.