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Proverbs 25:3

World English Bible

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

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Proverbs 25:3 in other translations

As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Proverbs 25:3 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 25:3 in context

  1. 1These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
  2. 2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing,
    but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
  3. 3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
    so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
  4. 4Take away the dross from the silver,
    and material comes out for the refiner;
  5. 5Take away the wicked from the king’s presence,
    and his throne will be established in righteousness.