Proverbs 25:3
As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
In Context
2It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there comes forth a vessel for the refiner.
Cross References
1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon exceedingly much wisdom and understanding, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.
Isaiah 7:11Ask thee a sign of LORD thy God, ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.
Romans 8:39nor height, nor depth, nor any other creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:3-4
Prudential Maxims. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Here is, 1. An instance given of the honour of God: It is his glory to conceal a matter. He needs not search into any thing, for he perfectly knows every thing by a clear and certain view, and nothing can be hidden from him; and yet his own way is in the sea and his path in the great waters. There is an… Read the whole commentary →