Proverbs 30:24-28 There be four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceeding wise:… (to the young): — Instinct is a sort of wisdom. 1. The ant teaches a lesson of providence or prudence. It looks forward into the future, and makes provision for what is coming. We are not to be over-anxious, but we are to look forward, make our plans, and take our measures. 2. The little coney, when it has once run into the cleft, has the whole strength of the mountain to protect it. Outside the rock it is helpless enough; inside the rock it is perfectly safe. The Bible speaks of Christ as the Rock of His people. 3. Weak by itself, the locust is strong in association with others. He teaches us the power of association. Christ has gathered His disciples into a society; that brings responsibility on each one of us. 4. It is a lesson of perseverance that the spider teaches. No matter how we are laughed at or opposed, we must perseveringly keep on, if we are in the right way. (Gordon Calthrop, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:WEB: "There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: |
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