Proverbs Chapter 25

Proverbs Chapter 25 
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Introduction:    As noted in the first verse, a new section is set forth. But this seems to be one of compilation than of content. The thought of wise warning and advice continues.
 
I.  More Proverbs from Solomon
 
Pro 25:1  These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 
 
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.  Evidently, scribes in the time of Hezekiah had discovered and incorporated into the greater Book of Proverbs proverbs which had been written by Solomon. These men may have been Eliakim and Shebna as noted in Isaiah 37:2. The following evidently is more of the 3,000 proverbs which Solomon wrote. See I Kings 4:32.
 
1Ki 4:32  And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. 
 
 
Pro 25:2  It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 
Pro 25:3  The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. 
 
In the sovereign prerogative of God, He has chosen to not directly reveal everything whether they be truths of science or even of theology. That mystique is part of His glory.  On the other hand, God has allowed those in positions of leadership such as kings to discover hidden truths. It brings honor to them.
 
Of interest is that the words translated as glory and honour {dwbk kabowd} are the same.  One cannot presume to understand the motives and rationale of a king. If that be true for human rulers, how much more for the King of kings? 

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