Proverbs 25:3
What does Proverbs 25:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The heaven is high and the earth is deep, and the hearts of kings may not be searched out.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings--<FI> are<Fi> unsearchable.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The heaven above and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him.
- 1 Peter 1:7
that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold that perisheth though it is proved by fire, may be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
- 1 Kings 4:29
And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
- Isaiah 55:9
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
- Romans 8:39
nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Isaiah 7:11
Ask thee a sign of Jehovah thy God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
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