KJV ORIGINAL
There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There are three things that move with grace and dignity, actually four that are beautiful to watch as they go:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is introducing a list of creatures or things that move with impressive grace and beauty.
📚 Historical Context
This verse begins one of Agur's numerical sayings, a common literary device in ancient Hebrew wisdom literature where the author lists examples to make a point. Agur was a wise man whose teachings were included in Proverbs, and he often used observations from nature to teach spiritual truths. These 'numerical proverbs' (three...four, six...seven) were memorable teaching tools that helped people remember important lessons.
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