Proverbs 30:28
“The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.”
Proverbs 30:28 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The stellio supporteth itself on hands, and dwelleth in kings' houses.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings palaces.
- DARBYDarby
- thou takest hold of the lizard with the hands, yet is she in kings' palaces.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- A spider with two hands taketh hold, And is in the palaces of a king.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The spider takes hold with her hands and is found in kings' palaces.
Context: Proverbs 30
26The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
27The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
28The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings' palaces.
29There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
30A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
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.