Proverbs 30:29 net — There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:

NET Bible

"There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:"

— Proverbs 30:29, NET Bible

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Proverbs 30 — Context

26

rock badgers are creatures with little power, but they make their homes in the crags;

27

locusts have no king, but they all go forward by ranks;

28

a lizard you can catch with the hand, but it gets into the palaces of the king.

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There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:

30

a lion, mightiest of the beasts, who does not retreat from anything;

31

a strutting rooster, a male goat, and a king with his army around him.

32

If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth!

Proverbs 30:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:29 say?
Proverbs 30:29 in the NET Bible reads: “There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:”
Where is Proverbs 30:29 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 29.
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 30:29.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:29 in?
Proverbs 30:29 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 30:29?
Proverbs 30:29 reads (NET): “There are three things that are magnificent in their step, four things that move about magnificently:” 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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