Proverbs 25:1-3
Amplified Bible
Similitudes, Instructions
25 These are also the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied:(A)
2
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.(B)
3
As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the hearts and minds of kings are [a]unsearchable.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:3 The ancient rabbis explained this as a reference to the countless details of government that are a king’s responsibility.
Proverbs 25:1-3
New International Version
More Proverbs of Solomon
25 These are more proverbs(A) of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah:(B)
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter;
to search out a matter is the glory of kings.(C)
3 As the heavens are high and the earth is deep,
so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
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