Proverbs 30:18 nasb — There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:

NASB

"There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:"

— Proverbs 30:18, NASB

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Proverbs 30 — Context

15

The leech has two daughters, "Give," "Give." There are three things that will not be satisfied, Four that will not say, "Enough":

16

Sheol, and the barren womb, Earth that is never satisfied with water, And fire that never says, "Enough."

17

The eye that mocks a father And scorns a mother, The ravens of the valley will pick it out, And the young eagles will eat it.

18

There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:

19

The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the middle of the sea, And the way of a man with a maid.

20

This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And says, "I have done no wrong."

21

Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up:

Proverbs 30:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Proverbs 30:18 say?
Proverbs 30:18 in the NASB reads: “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:”
Where is Proverbs 30:18 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 18.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 30:18.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:18 in?
Proverbs 30:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 30:18?
Proverbs 30:18 reads (NASB): “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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