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Proverbs 30:22

Proverbs 30:23-1953 kjv — For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. There be four things which are l…

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For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

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There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

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The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

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The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

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The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

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The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

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There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

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A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

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A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

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If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

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Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

— Proverbs 30:23-1953, King James Version

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“under an unloved woman who becomes married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress. There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise: ants are creatures with little strength, but they prepare their food in the summer; rock badgers are creatures with little power, but they make their homes in the crags; locusts have no king, but they all go forward by ranks; a lizard you can catch with the hand, but it gets into the palaces of the king. There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently: a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything; a strutting rooster, a male goat, and a king with his army around him. If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth! For as the churning of milk produces butter and as punching the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.”
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Proverbs 30 — Context

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Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

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For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

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For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

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For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

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There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

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The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

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The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

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The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

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The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

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There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

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A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

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A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

32

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

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Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Proverbs 30:23-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:23-1953 say?

Proverbs 30:23-1953 in the King James Version reads: “For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ”

Where is Proverbs 30:23-1953 in the Bible?

Proverbs 30:23-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verses 23–1953.

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 30:23-1953.

What translation should I read Proverbs 30:23-1953 in?

Proverbs 30:23-1953 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 30:23-1953?

Proverbs 30:23-1953 reads (KJV): “For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ” 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.