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Proverbs 25:3

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

v.3This passage

v.4Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

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.