Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 25:2
Proverbs 25:2. To conceal a thing— That is, according to Grotius, His purposes and nature; whereas it is the honour of a king to examine into and make himself acquainted with the state, actions, and designs of his subjects. Houbigant renders it, he who conceals a thing honours God; he who honours the king will search it out; but he does not attempt to give any explanation. read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 25:2
"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner. Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.""The glory of kings is to search out a matter" (Proverbs 25:2). "This is not a reference to academic or scientific research, but,... read more