Proverbs 30:21
Proverbs 30:21 Meaning and Explanation
“For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Three or four things disturb and trouble the earth itself.
The Context of Proverbs 30:21
Introduction to a riddle about things that disturb the earth.
What Does Proverbs 30:21 Mean?
The riddle form appears again: events or conditions so serious that the earth shakes—the natural world is unsettled by them. These are not minor irritations but cosmic disturbances.
The verses that follow reveal what troubles the world: not natural disasters but social reversals and chaos that violate proper order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 30:21
What does Proverbs 30:21 mean?
Three or four things disturb and trouble the earth itself.
What is the context of Proverbs 30:21?
Introduction to a riddle about things that disturb the earth.