Proverbs 30:19

The derech hanesher (way of the eagle) in the sky; 1 the derech nachash upon a tzur (rock); 1 the derech oniyah (way of a sailing vessel) in the midst of the yam (sea); 1 and the derech gever (way of a man) with an almah (unmarried young virgin). + 30:19 See Gn 24:16,43,63-65 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

18There are shalosh which are too wonderful for me, 1 indeed, four which I understand not; 1

20Such is the derech isha mena'efet (way of an adulterous woman): 1 she eateth, and wipeth her peh (mouth), 1 and saith, I have done no wrong. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 22:16If her av utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay kesef according to the mohar habetulot (marriage contract, dowry of the virgins).

Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon Hashem shall renew their ko'ach; 1 they shall mount up with wings as eagles; 1 they shall run, and not grow weary; 1 and they shall walk, and not faint.

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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