Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 30:21
“For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 30:21 Context
18There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: 19The 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. 20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. 21For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear: 22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; 23For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. 24There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
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Other Translations
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for foure which it cannot beare:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up:
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, `which' it cannot bear:
- American Standard Version (1901)
For three things the earth is moved, and there are four which it will not put up with:
- Basic English Bible
Under three [things] the earth is disquieted, and under four it cannot bear up:
- Darby Bible
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
- Webster's Bible
For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:
- World English Bible
For three things hath earth been troubled, And for four -- it is not able to bear:
- Youngs Literal Bible
For three things the earth doth quake, and for four it cannot endure:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up:
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For three things the earth doth tremble, And for four, `which' it cannot bear:
- American Standard Version (1901)
For three things the earth is moved, and there are four which it will not put up with:
- Basic English Bible
Under three [things] the earth is disquieted, and under four it cannot bear up:
- Darby Bible
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
- Webster's Bible
For three things the earth tremble, and under four, it can't bear up:
- World English Bible
For three things hath earth been troubled, And for four -- it is not able to bear:
- Youngs Literal Bible
For three things the earth doth quake, and for four it cannot endure:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 30:21
30:21 Four - Which are intolerable in human societies.