Proverbs 30:24-28 There be four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceeding wise:… Everything is full of lessons of wisdom. I. THE ANTS. They know the time for work, and they do their work when the time comes. This is their wisdom. II. THE CONIES. What these lack in strength they make up in wisdom. They dart into their mountain fastnesses and are safe. Knowing their natural helplessness, they have the wisdom to make the rocks their habitation, and are stronger in their retreats than all the powers that may come against them. So there is a Rock for us: that Rock is Christ. III. THE LOCUSTS. Their work is nothing but plague and ruin; but it is not so much the character of their work, as the wisdom or system on which they do it, that is here commended for our observance and imitation. We too have an allotted work to do, and we must do it together. One man's work may by itself be little, but it adds to a great whole. IV. THE SPIDER. An example of private industry and ingenious, patient toil. She aims at no great and showy things. Learn the worth of assiduity in little things, humble spheres, and private duties. (J. A. Seiss, D. D., LL.D.) 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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