Proverbs 30:27

"The hyraxes are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks."

Key Reflection

This verse draws attention to the humble yet resourceful nature of the hyraxes, who build their homes in rocky crevices. It metaphorically highlights how even small or weak creatures find safety and stability through God's provision, suggesting a lesson on trust and reliance in divine protection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

CompareJoel 2:7-8; the most striking fact in the flight of the locust-swarms was their apparent order and discipline, sweeping over the land like the invasion of a great army.

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