King James Version
Proverbs 30:21 in the King James Version says “For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 30 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:”
Proverbs 30:21 · 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
Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
KJV Study — Public Domain
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“bear”
H5375to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
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