The Riddle
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing:
but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.
Proverbs 25: 2
The origin of the riddle that appears below is unknown. It has been attributed to the syndicated broadcaster and author Paul Harvey although this is doubtful. It has also been widely circulated on the internet with numerous unsubstantiated claims regarding who it has stumped. Still the riddle poses a remarkable truth and its simplicity should make all ponder the power of its answer.
The Riddle
Author unknown
What is greater than God, More evil than the devil, The poor have it, The rich need it, And if you eat it, you'll die?
ANSWER: Do you know?