Proverbs 25:3
World English Bible (WEB)
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
In context
1 These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out.
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner.
5 Take away the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:3 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
- KJV King James Version
- The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
- 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.