Proverbs 30:24
“There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:”
Proverbs 30:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- There are four very little things of the earth, and they are wiser than the wise:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- There are four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise:
- DARBYDarby
- There are four things little upon the earth, and they are exceeding wise:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Four are little ones of earth, And they are made wiser than the wise:
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There are four things that are small on the earth, yet they are exceedingly wise:
Context: Proverbs 30
22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
23For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
24There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
25The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
26The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
About Proverbs 30: Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 is a collection of wise sayings and reflections attributed to Agur, the son of Jakeh. Agur expresses his humility and dependence on God, as well as his observations about the wonder and complexity of the world and the importance of living with integrity.
Commentary
This chapter of Proverbs is a beautiful and refreshing perspective on wisdom. Agur's recognition of his own limitations and need for God's guidance is a reminder that true wisdom requires humility and a constant seeking of truth. His reflections on the intricacies of creation and the mysteries of life inspire a sense of wonder and awe. And his insistence on honesty and justice reminds us of the importance of living with integrity, even in a world full of complexity and deception. Overall, Proverbs 30 offers a powerful meditation on the nature of wisdom and the virtues that lead to a meaningful life.