Proverbs 25:3
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings is unsearchable.
In context
1 These are also 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 honour of kings is to search out a matter. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings is unsearchable. 4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness. 6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:3 in the NIV
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 25:3 in the ESV
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.