Proverbs 30:24-28

Here are 4 types of animals. Each is both small and wise. So we can learn a lesson about wisdom from these animals.

• Ants store food for the winter. And we should prepare for the future, too. See Proverbs 6:6-8.

• Conies are weak animals. But they still have a home. They live together in small groups. And they appoint one animal as a guard to watch for the large birds that may attack the conies. We should look after our homes too. We need homes where we can bring up our families in safety.

• Locusts march like an army but without a commander. Locusts work together. And we too should work with other people. See Hebrews 10:25.

• Lizards are clever. They can even avoid the guards and live in palaces. And we need to be clever, too. See Matthew 10:16.

v29 There are 3 things that are impressive.

There are 4 things that are really powerful.

These things are:

• v30 the lion, called ‘the king of animals’. Lions are afraid of nothing.

• v31 a mating cock (male bird);

• a male goat;

• a king, who has his army to protect him.