Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:3
“The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 25:3 Context
1These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 5Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 6Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
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Translation Details for Proverbs 25:3
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Other Translations for Proverbs 25:3
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 25:3
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:3
25:3 The heart - Though wise kings will search out other men, yet their inward thoughts and purposes are hardly discoverable.
The heauen for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of Kings is vnsearchable.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
{As} the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The heaven is high and the earth is deep, and the hearts of kings may not be searched out.
- Basic English Bible
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- Darby Bible
The heaven above, and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- English Revised Version
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
- World English Bible