There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
There are three things that move with grace and dignity, actually four that are beautiful to watch as they go:
The writer is introducing a list of creatures or things that move with impressive grace and beauty.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 30 is part of the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament, attributed to Agur, a wise figure whose sayings focus on profound observations about life and nature. This verse introduces a poetic list of creatures or things that move with grace and dignity, reflecting the ancient Israelite tradition of drawing moral and practical wisdom from the created world. Such proverbs were commonly used in everyday teaching to encourage thoughtful living during the time of Israel's monarchy.
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