Proverbs 30:19

the way of an eagle in the sky; 1 the way of a snake on a rock; 1 the way of a ship in the heart of the sea; 1 and the way of a man with a young woman. 1

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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 three things that are too wonderful for me, 1 four that I do not understand: 1

20This is the way of an adulteress: 1 she eats and she wipes her mouth 1 and says, “I have done nothing wrong.” 1

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Cross References

Exodus 22:16If a man seduces a virgin who is not engaged, and if he sleeps with her, he must surely make her his wife by paying the bride wealth required for this.

Isaiah 40:31but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength; they will soar with wings like eagles; 1 they will run and not be weary; 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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