Holy Scripture

Proverbs 30:24

A church father on this verse
“I do not quote these words, however, as taking them in their literal signification, but, agreeably to the title of the book (for it is entitled "Proverbs"), I investigate them as containing a secret meaning. For it is the custom of these writers [of Scripture] to distribute into many classes those writings which expre…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — AGAINST CELSUS 4:87

Source: Septuagint

Original

24And there are four very little things upon the earth, but these are wiser than the wise:

Modern

Preparing…

Teens

Preparing…

Kids

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In context

22if a servant reign; or a fool be filled with food;

23or if a maidservant should cast out her own mistress; and if a hateful woman should marry a good man.

— Proverbs 30:24 —

25the ants which are weak, and yet prepare their food in summer;

26the rabbits also are a feeble race, who make their houses in the rocks.

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