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Proverbs 25:3

Authority and leadership

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.

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.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
KJV
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
WEB
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
ASV
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
DARBY
The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
BLB
The heavens for height and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings cannot be searched.
ÅB
Himmelens høyde, jordens dybde og kongers hjerter er uransakelige.
OTB
Som himlene er høye og jorden er dyp, slik er kongers hjerte uransakelig.
B1930
Himmelens høide, jordens dybde og kongers hjerter er uransakelige.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 103:11

    For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.

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  • 1 Kings 4:29

    And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.

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  • Isaiah 55:9

    “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7

    so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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  • Romans 8:39

    neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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  • Isaiah 7:11

    “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.”

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