Proverbs 25:3

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

In context

1 These are additional proverbs of Solomon, which were copied by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:

2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out.

3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

4 Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for a silversmith will come forth.

5 Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
KJV King James Version: The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
WEB World English Bible: As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
ASV American Standard Version: As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings — [are] unsearchable.
DBY Darby Translation: The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
WBS Webster Bible: The heaven for hight, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.