Proverbs 25:3

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:3

BSB
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
AKJV
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
CPDV
Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable.
ERV
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
NHEB
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
SMT
The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings not searched out.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:3
Summary
Kings' thoughts remain beyond human knowledge
Event
Describing kingly mystery
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom