Proverbs 30:4
The Scripture
(4) Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the wisdom of the righteous with the folly of the wicked, urging readers to seek knowledge and trust God. He lists the characteristics of a wise man and warns against the arrogance of the proud. The passage ends with a call to heed the counsel of the wise.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 30:12John 3:13Romans 10:6Ephesians 4:9Ephesians 4:10Job 38:4Job 38:5Job 38:6Job 38:7Job 38:8Job 38:9Job 38:10
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 1:6Joshua 3:13Judges 7:24Jeremiah 10:13Jeremiah 51:16Ezekiel 47:4