There are three things that are stately in their stride, and four that are impressive in their walk:
Parallel translations
- WEB “There are three things which are stately in their march, four which are stately in going:
- KJV There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
- NKJV There are three things which are majestic in pace, Yes, four which are stately in walk:
- NASB ¶There are three things which are stately in their march, Even four which are stately when they walk:
- NLT There are three things that walk with stately stride— no, four that strut about:
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Quick answer
Agur observes three, even four, creatures that move with stately, impressive dignity.
Overview
This numerical saying turns from wisdom to admire majesty in motion. It invites reflection on the God-given dignity and order displayed in creation. The examples that follow celebrate strength and bearing that command respect, all reflecting the splendor of the Creator who fashioned them.
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