Proverbs 25:3-5
English Standard Version
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the heart of kings is (A)unsearchable.
4 Take away (B)the dross from the silver,
and (C)the smith has material for a vessel;
5 take away (D)the wicked from the presence of the king,
and his (E)throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 25:3-5
New American Standard Bible
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the [a](A)impurities from the silver,
And there comes out a vessel for the (B)smith;
5 Take away the (C)wicked before the king,
And his (D)throne will be established in righteousness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:4 Lit dross
Proverbs 25:3-5
New King James Version
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 (A)Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in (B)righteousness.
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