Proverbs 30:21

Under three things the earth trembleth, and under four which she cannot bear:

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

In Context

20Such is the way of an adulterous woman: she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wrong.

22Under a servant when he becometh king, and a worthless fool when he hath eaten enough bread;

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:16Six things there are which the Lord hateth; and seven are an abomination unto his spirit:

Proverbs 30:15Insatiability hath two daughters, [crying,] Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things which never say, Enough:

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:19-24

Four Things Little and Wise. 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled… Read the whole commentary →

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