Proverbs 30:19

The way of an eagle in the air; 2 the way of a serpent on a rock; 2 the way of a ship in the middle of the sea; 2 and the way of a man with a maiden. 1

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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

18“There are three things which are too amazing for me, 2 four which I don’t understand: 2

20“So is the way of an adulterous woman: 2 she eats and wipes her mouth, 2 and says, ‘I have done no vain striving of iniquity.’ 1

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Cross References

Exodus 22:16+ 22:16. Ex 22:16-17 [Heb Bible Ex 22:15-16] (#7.436): To judge the man who entices an unengaged virgin into a sexual relationship with a penalty according to Torah ·Teaching· Consequence: He must pay her bride-price and she will be his wife / R. Note: The Rabbis determine a penalty of fifty shekels [20 oz; 1.25 lb; 57 g] “If a man entices a virgin who is not pledged to be married, and lies with her, he shall surely pay a dowry for her to be his wife.

Isaiah 40:31But those who wait for Adonai will renew their strength. 2 They will mount up with wings like eagles. 2 They will run, and not be weary. 2 They will 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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