Proverbs 30:28 nasb — The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces.

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"The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces."

— Proverbs 30:28, NASB

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“You can catch a lizard with your hands, yet it is in kings' palaces.”
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Proverbs 30 — Context

The ants are not a strong people, But they prepare their food in the summer;

The shephanim are not mighty people, Yet they make their houses in the rocks;

The locusts have no king, Yet all of them go out in ranks;

The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces.

There are three things which are stately in their march, Even four which are stately when they walk:

The lion which is mighty among beasts And does not retreat before any,

The strutting rooster, the male goat also, And a king when his army is with him.

Proverbs 30:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:28 say?

Proverbs 30:28 in the NASB reads: “The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces.”

Where is Proverbs 30:28 in the Bible?

Proverbs 30:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 28.

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 30:28.

What translation should I read Proverbs 30:28 in?

Proverbs 30:28 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 30:28?

Proverbs 30:28 reads (NASB): “The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces.” 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.

Proverbs 30:28 nasb — The lizard you may grasp with the hands, Yet it is in kings' palaces.

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