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Proverbs 25:2-4
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2 It is the glory of God to (A)conceal things,
    but the glory of kings is to (B)search things out.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
    so the heart of kings is (C)unsearchable.
4 Take away (D)the dross from the silver,
    and (E)the smith has material for a vessel;

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Proverbs 25:2-4
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2 It is the glory of God to (A)conceal a matter,
But the glory of (B)kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the [a](C)impurities from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the (D)smith;

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  1. Proverbs 25:4 Lit dross
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