Proverbs 30:21

Under three things is the earth disquieted; Yea, under four it cannot bear up:

Noyes Bible

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 nothing wrong.”

22Under a servant when he becometh a king, And a fool when he is filled with bread;

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Cross References

Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate; Yea, seven are an abomination to him:

Proverbs 30:15The vampire hath two daughters; “Give! give!” [[is their cry.]] There are three things which are never satisfied; Yea, four which say not, “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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