Proverbs 25:1-10

More Solomonic Proverbs (25:1-29:27).
v.1 Hezekiah. This collection of Solomon’s proverbs was put together (collected) by the (wise) men of King Hezekiah of Judah (715-686 B.C.). Hezekiah revived Judah’s religious traditions (2 Kgs 18:3-7) and this apparently included an expanded version of the book of Proverbs.
v.2-3 Glory of kings. It is the glory of God to conceal things (God’s ways are beyond our understanding, Rom 11:33) and the privilege of kings to search them out. The ideal king will use his wisdom to investigate and understand the world and his people. No one can understand the heights of heaven, the depths of earth, or everything on a king’s mind and heart.
v.4-5 Pure silver. Take away the impurities in silver (by refining in fire) and it is ready for the silversmith to make a bowl. Likewise, remove the wicked from the king's court and his kingdom will be made secure in righteousness and justice. A little bit of impurity changes the properties of a metal, and a little bit of wickedness is detrimental to justice in the king's court.
v.6-7b Humility. These verses express the same idea Jesus taught in Lk 14:7-11, “everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” It is better to have honor bestowed on you than wrongly assume it.
v.7c-10 Avoid court. Do not bring a case hastily into court against your neighbor, instead go to him and resolve it personally without revealing the secret (especially avoid gossip). Otherwise the neighbor will bring on you shame without end (perhaps defeating you in court or getting even). See Mt 18:15-20.

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