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

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:3

New International Version

3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.

English Standard Version

3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.

The Message

3 Like the horizons for breadth and the ocean for depth, the understanding of a good leader is broad and deep.

New King James Version

3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.

New Living Translation

3 No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king's mind!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:3

Commentary on Proverbs 25:1-3

(Read Proverbs 25:1-3)

God needs not search into any thing; nothing can be hid from him. But it is the honour of rulers to search out matters, to bring to light hidden works of darkness.