Proverbs 30:29
“There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:”
Proverbs 30:29 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- There are three things, which go well, and the fourth that walketh happily:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- There are three things which are stately in their march, Yea, four which are stately in going:
- DARBYDarby
- There are three things which have a stately step, and four are comely in going:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Three there are going well, Yea, four are good in going:
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There are three things that walk gracefully; yes, four that are lovely in their stride:
Context: Proverbs 30
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;
31A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
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.