Proverbs 25:3 - Revised Standard Version CI

³ As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the mind of kings is unsearchable.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, so the hearts and minds of kings are unsearchable.

American Standard Version (1901)

³ As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Common English Bible

³ Like the high heavens and the depths of the earth, so the mind of a king is unsearchable.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ Heaven above, and earth below, and the heart of kings are each unsearchable.

Proverbs 25:3 Cross References

1 Kings 4:29

And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and largeness of mind like the sand on the seashore,

Psalm 103:11

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

Proverbs 25:2

It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.

Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, and the smith has material for a vessel;

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.

Isaiah 7:11

“Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.”

Romans 8:39

nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold which though perishable is tested by fire, may redound to praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.