Proverbs 30:28
What does Proverbs 30:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 30:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings’ palaces.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The lizard taketh hold with her hands, Yet is she in kings’ palaces.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You may take the lizard in your hands, but it is in kings' houses.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A spider with two hands taketh hold, And is in the palaces of a king.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The stellio supporteth itself on hands, and dwelleth in kings' houses.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890thou takest hold of the lizard with the hands, yet is she in kings' palaces.
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