Proverbs 30:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: exceeding...: Heb. wise, made wise" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:24 — KJV
“There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: exceeding...: Heb. wise, made wise”
— Proverbs 30:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:24 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 30:24
“Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination. hath...: Heb. doth multiply feet”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:24: four, things, earth
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:24: earth, wise, heb
“And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. both...: Heb. from man unto beast”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:24: earth, heb, made
“For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. destroy: Heb. blot out”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:24: earth, heb, made
“And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food. roughly...: Heb. hard things with them”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:24: things, heb, made
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