21 For three things hath earth been troubled, And for four—it is not able to bear: 22 For a servant when he reigneth, And a fool when he is satisfied with bread, 23 For a hated one when she ruleth, And a maid-servant when she succeedeth her mistress.
24 Four 'are' little ones of earth, And they are made wiser than the wise: 25 The ants 'are' a people not strong, And they prepare in summer their food, 26 Conies 'are' a people not strong, And they place in a rock their house, 27 A king there is not to the locust, And it goeth out—each one shouting, 28 A spider with two hands taketh hold, And is in the palaces of a king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 30:21-28
Commentary on Proverbs 30:21-28
(Read Proverbs 30:21-28)
Four things that are little, are yet to be admired. There are those who are poor in the world, and of small account, yet wise for their souls and another world.