Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 25:3
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Berean Standard Bible
As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
King James Version
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings [is] unsearchable.
World English Bible
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
American Standard Version
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 25
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.
3 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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