Other translations
New Catholic Bible
The secret of a king should be concealed, but the works of God should be publicly proclaimed as they deserve. Do what is good, and no evil will befall you.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
It is good to conceal the secret of a king, but to acknowledge and reveal the works of God, and with fitting honor to acknowledge him. Do good and evil will not overtake you.
Good News Translation®
It's a good idea to keep a king's secret, but what God does should be told everywhere, so that he may be praised and honored. If you do good, no harm will come to you.
Wycliffe Bible
For it is good to hide the private (or the secret) of an earthly king; but it is worshipful to show and acknowledge the works of God.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
It is good to conceal the secret of a king and to acknowledge and reveal the works of God with proper honor. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
It is good to conceal the secret of a king, but to acknowledge and reveal the works of God, and with fitting honour to acknowledge him. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.
Common English Bible © 2011
It’s good to hide a king’s secret from view, and good to reveal God’s works and bear witness to them with due respect. “Do what’s good, and evil won’t overtake you.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
A king’s secret should be kept secret, but one must declare the works of God and give thanks with due honor. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.
Revised Standard Version
It is good to guard the secret of a king, but gloriously to reveal the works of God. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
It is good to conceal the secret of a king, but to acknowledge and reveal the works of God, and with fitting honour to acknowledge him. Do good, and evil will not overtake you.