Proverbs 30:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:19 — KJV
“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. midst: Heb. heart”
— Proverbs 30:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:19
“Thy riches, and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy merchandise, and all thy men of war, that are in thee, and in all thy company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the midst of the seas in the day of thy ruin. and in...: or, even with all midst of the seas: Heb. heart, etc”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:19: air, midst, sea
“They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey. swift...: or, ships of Ebeh: Heb. ships of desire”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:19: way, eagle, ship
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; midst...: Heb. heart of the seas”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:19: midst, sea, heb
“Thy borders are in the midst of the seas, thy builders have perfected thy beauty. midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:19: midst, sea, heb
“Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:19: midst, sea, heb
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