Proverbs 25:3

In 11 translations

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.is…: Heb. there is no searching

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.

LSV

The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, || And the heart of kings—[are] unsearchable.

YLT

The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, And the heart of kings — [are] unsearchable.

DBY

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

DRC

The heaven above, and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

GNV

The heaues in height, and the earth in deepenes, and the Kings heart can no man search out.

JPS

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

LXXE

Heaven is high, and earth is deep, and a king's heart is unsearchable.

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Original-language editions

WLC

שָׁמַ֣יִם לָ֭רוּם וָאָ֣רֶץ לָעֹ֑מֶק וְלֵ֥ב מְ֝לָכִ֗ים אֵ֣ין חֵֽקֶר׃

LXX-Br

Οὐρανὸς ὑψηλὸς, γῆ δὲ βαθεῖα, καρδία δὲ βασιλέως ἀνεξέλεγκτος.

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
• 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.
• 1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore.
• 1 Peter 1:7so 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.
• Romans 8:39neither 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.
• 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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