Proverbs 25:3
v. 3: The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Just as the sky is high and the earth is deep, the thoughts and plans of wise kings are difficult to understand. Good leaders keep some things private for the sake of their kingdom. They have secrets of government that ordinary people cannot know. Sometimes, rulers surprise people with their wisdom, like when Solomon decided a case by asking for a sword to reveal the truth (1 Kings 3:24-27 a). This verse teaches that while God’s wisdom is far greater, wise rulers also deserve respect for their deep understanding and careful decisions.
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