Proverbs 25:3

Translations

Modern

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

Traditional

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

Literal

The heavens for height and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings cannot be searched.

Latin

Cælum sursum, et terra deorsum, et cor regum inscrutabile.

Original

Hebrew

English

As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.

Notes

Proverbs 25:2–3

This warning advises young men entering royal service that some things are beyond understanding, like the king's mysterious reasoning (for example, 2 Samuel 11:14–25; 24:3).

Related verses

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

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Rulers: Character and Qualifications of The Earth: Ideas of the Ancients Respecting the Form of

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