the rock badgers are creatures of little power, yet they make their homes in the rocks;
Parallel translations
- WEB The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks.
- KJV The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
- NKJV The rock badgers are a feeble folk, Yet they make their homes in the crags;
- NASB The rock hyraxes are not a mighty people, Yet they make their houses in the rocks;
- NLT Hyraxes—they aren’t powerful, but they make their homes among the rocks.
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Quick answer
Rock badgers (conies), though feeble, wisely build their homes in the rocks for safety.
Overview
These small, defenseless creatures secure themselves by dwelling in the protection of the crags. Their wisdom lies in seeking refuge beyond their own strength. The image gently points to the believer's wisdom in finding shelter not in personal power but in the LORD, the Rock who is our sure and lasting refuge.
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