Proverbs 30:21
For shalosh the eretz is disquieted, 1 and for four which it cannot bear: 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
In Context
22For an eved (slave) when he reigneth; 1 and a naval (fool) when he is full with lechem; 1
Cross References
Proverbs 6:16These shesh (six) things doth Hashem hate; 1 indeed, shevah (seven) are an abomination unto His Nefesh; 1
Proverbs 30:15The leech hath two banot: Give! Give! 1 There are shalosh (three) that are never satisfied, 1 indeed, four things never say, Enough! 1
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 →