Proverbs 25:2

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

Deuteronomy 29:29

The secret things belong to Yahweh our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.

Job 29:16

I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I didn't know, I searched out.

1 Kings 3:9-28

Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"

1 Kings 4:29-34

God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.

Ezra 4:15

that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so you shall find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time; for which cause was this city laid waste.

Ezra 4:19

I decreed, and search has been made, and it is found that this city of old time has made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein.

Ezra 5:17-1

Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter."

Job 11:7-8

"Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?

Job 38:4-30

"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.

Job 40:2

"Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."

Job 42:3

You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know.

Romans 11:33-34

Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The glory

Deuteronomy 29:29
The secret things belong to Yahweh our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Job 11:7
"Can you fathom the mystery of God? Or can you probe the limits of the Almighty?
Job 38:4
"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if you have understanding.
Job 40:2
"Shall he who argues contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it."
Job 42:3
You asked, 'Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?' therefore I have uttered that which I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I didn't know.
Romans 11:33
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!

The honour

1 Kings 3:9
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this your great people?"
1 Kings 4:29
God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and very great understanding, even as the sand that is on the seashore.
Ezra 4:15
that search may be made in the book of the records of your fathers: so you shall find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful to kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time; for which cause was this city laid waste.
Ezra 5:17
Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter."
Ezra 6:1
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Job 29:16
I was a father to the needy. The cause of him who I didn't know, I searched out.