Proverbs 30:21 NLT,NIV,ESV

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 30:1-33

In THE FIVE CHAPTERS now completed are proverbs of Solomon copied out by Hezekiah's servants. The last two chapters show a distinct change in character, both being called "prophecies," and written by two different writers. The number five is plainly characteristic of the book of Proverbs, being the number of man's responsibility and of the government of God; and hence chapter 29, the fifth section of this series, has emphasized this over-ruling government and its results in such a way that it... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 30:1-33

The last division consists of two supplements, one of the words of Agur (chap. 30), and the other of Lemuel (chap. 31). Agur’s words begin with an exaltation of the Word of God (Proverbs 30:1-6 ), followed by short and pithy maxims with reference to the rich and the poor, pride and greed, etc. Lemuel’s words open with a philosophical statement, apply chiefly to kings, followed by his well-known poem in praise of the virtuous woman. read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 30:1-33

The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:0 With the twenty-ninth chapter the Proverbs of Solomon come to a conclusion. The remaining portion of the book may be regarded as an appendix divisible into three parts: (1) The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; (2) The words of King Lemuel, giving the prophecy which his mother taught him; and, lastly, the praise of a good wife. The words of Agur are, according to the best authorities, to be traced to some unknown sage whose utterances were of a kindred quality... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 30:15-33

The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: The way... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 30:18-33

Deducing Truths from Common Experience v. 18. There be three things which are too wonderful for me, beyond the explanation of an ordinary mind, yea, four which I know not, cannot understand, which are incomprehensible: v. 19. the way of an eagle in the air, both its manner and the fact that the air shows no trace of his having passed through; the way of a serpent upon a rock, which also leaves no marks; the way of a ship In the midst of the sea, whose wake is swiftly obliterated by the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 30:1-33

V. THE SUPPLEMENTSChaps. 30 and 31First Supplement: The words of AgurChap. 30a) Introduction: Of God’s word as the source of all wisdomProverbs 30:1-61 Words of Agur, the son of the princess of Massa.The man’s saying: “I have wearied myself about God,wearied myself about God—then did I withdraw!2 For I am a beast and not a man,and the understanding of a man I have not;3 neither have I acquired wisdom,nor gained knowledge of the Holy.4 Who hath ascended to the heavens and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 30:18-33

Lessons from Common Things Proverbs 30:18-33 We have four more quatrains. 1. There are the four wonders that baffle Agur’s understanding. How superficial is our knowledge! How does the eagle mount the air, or the serpent find a hold on the slippery rock, or a ship plow her way across the deep, or a man and woman fall in love by a secret interchange of heart which no one else perceives? And further how can a sinner continue to sin without experiencing remorse? 2. There are four intolerable... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 30:1-33

This and the following chapter constitute an appendix to the Book of Proverbs. It is impossible to say who Agur was. In this selection from his writings we have an introduction, in which he a r m s the fact of man's little wisdom, and then utters the memorable prayer which reveals his fear of Jehovah and his desire for that balanced life which is one of safety. From the prayer to the end of the chapter we have his observations on various matters affecting conduct. In this the first section... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 30:1-33

Proverbs 30. The Sayings of Agur.— It is uncertain whether the title embraces the whole chapter or Proverbs 30:1-1 Samuel :, or Proverbs 30:1-Numbers : only. Proverbs 30:1 . The title is extremely obscure, and has been much discussed. The VSS show a wide divergence in their interpretation. It is perhaps simplest to accept the title as referring to some sage of repute among the Wisdom circles in the Greek period. Proverbs 30:1 b has been interpreted in many ways, the proper names being taken... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 30:21

The earth is disquieted; either, 1. The earth itself trembleth and is moved; so it is an hyperbole. Or rather, 2. The inhabitants of the earth. They do by their insolence and impudence cause great and dreadful disturbances in the places where they live. Which it cannot bear; which are intolerable in human societies. read more