Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It is the glory of God to keep a thing secret: but the glory of kings is to have it searched out.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; but the glory of kings is to search out a thing.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The honour of God `is' to hide a thing, And the honour of kings to search out a matter.