Proverbs 30:26
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The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
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Are you as smart as a coney? Wise Agur used four small creatures to teach his students great wisdom (30:1,24). The ants prudently save for the future (30:25). The locusts know the power of numbers (30:27). The spider by diligence goes where most cannot (30:28). The conies wisely avoid risk and loss by choosing the safest and strongest protection.
Evolution is a damnable lie from hell believed by God haters after He darkened their minds (Rom 1:18-25; I Tim 6:20-21). God created every living thing, and much wisdom can be obtained by analyzing them. Sluggards can learn by the industry of the ant (6:6-8). The fearful can learn by considering God's care for birds and flowers (Matt 6:25-32).
What is a coney? It is a rabbit, which used to be properly and ordinarily called a coney. The variety Agur considered for this proverb lives in the caves and clefts of mountains on several continents. Without ability to defend themselves other than speed of retreat, these feeble creatures make their homes in rock strongholds where they can run for protection.
What is the lesson of wisdom for you? When exposed to danger or risk, you should wisely hide yourself from the threat (22:3; 27:12). Rather than foolishly exposing yourself to trouble, you should protect yourself from loss by using whatever means are available. You are not very strong yourself, so you should look for other protection.
Consider some examples. Your life is feeble, and your family will suffer if you die early. Term life insurance would create an estate for them, if that were to happen. Your health is feeble, and medical costs today could quickly wipe out your savings. Health insurance protects you from that catastrophe. This is how feeble folk make their houses in rocks!
You are a feeble investor, but you can easily join a mutual fund for professional management and diversify your risk across many stocks. You are feeble at savings, but a company 401k plan can give you a very solid advantage. An unplanned child could make your family feebler, so you choose a rock solid method of birth control to protect your marriage and family! This is how feeble folk make their houses in rocks. They are safe!
Think spiritually! Your father Adam's sin and your own sins have made you very feeble, without strength, before God. You are exposed to horrific eternal danger. But thanks be to God, Who sent Jesus Christ to die for His elect in their feeble condition (Rom 5:6-21). Flee to the Rock Christ Jesus for refuge and guarantee your future safety by building your house upon the rock of His sayings (I Cor 10:4; Matt 7:24-27; Heb 6:18; Ps 62:7; 94:22).
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