Proverbs 25:3
Like the heavens are for height and the earth is for depth, 1 so the heart of kings is unsearchable. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 matter, 1 but the glory of kings to search it out. 1
4Remove the dross from the silver 1 and a metal worker can use the silver in his craft. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 4:29God gave Solomon great wisdom and understanding, and wideness of understanding like the sand on the seashore.
Isaiah 7:11“Ask a sign of Yahweh your God; ask for it in the depths or in the height above.”
Romans 8:39nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is 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 →