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Proverbs 25:3
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Proverbs 25:3 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:3 in other translations
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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In context
1 These also are 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 glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:
5 Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.
6 Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:
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