There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
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Verse 18 is found in chapter 30 of Proverbs. The section uses numerical lists and riddles to contemplate phenomena that are difficult to trace: the way of the eagle, the serpent, the ship, and a man with a young woman. The wonder of these images leads to a statement about the conduct of the adulterous woman, who can erase the traces of her sin and act as though nothing happened. The wisdom language highlights the mystery and self-deception of unfaithfulness.
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Compare Proverbs 30:18 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Drei sind mir zu wunderbar, und das vierte verstehe ich nicht:
Tres cosas me son ocultas; Aun tampoco sé la cuarta:
Il y a trois choses qui sont au-dessus de ma portée, Même quatre que je ne puis comprendre:
Queste tre cose mi sono occulte; Anzi, io non conosco queste quattro:
Estas três coisas me maravilham; e quatro há que não conheço:
我所測不透的奇妙有三樣, 我所不知道的有四樣:
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