| Ant | Proverbs | 6:6–8 | Diligence and wisdom in preparing for the future |
| Badger (Rock hyrax / coney) | Proverbs | 30:26 | Wisdom in living safely despite weakness |
| Locust | Proverbs | 30:27 | Cooperation and order without a leader |
| Spider (or lizard, depending on translation) | Proverbs | 30:28 | Perseverance; can be found in kings’ palaces |
| Lion | Proverbs | 30:30 | Strength and boldness |
| Greyhound (or rooster, depending on translation) | Proverbs | 30:31 | Grace and confidence |
| Goat | Proverbs | 30:31 | Leadership and majesty |
| Dog | Proverbs | 26:11 | Fool repeating folly, like a dog returning to vomit |
| Bear | Proverbs | 17:12 | Danger of a fool compared to a bear robbed of her cubs |
| Horse | Proverbs | 21:31 | Prepared for battle, but victory comes from the Lord |
| Mule / Donkey | Proverbs | 26:3 | Need for discipline and correction |
| Eagle | Proverbs | 30:19 | One of four “wonderful” things—its flight is mysterious |
| Serpent | Proverbs | 23:32 | Symbol of danger (biting serpent) |
| Dove | Song of Solomon | 2:14; 5:2 | Symbol of beauty, purity, and love |
| Deer / Gazelle | Song of Solomon | 2:9; 2:17; 8:14 | Symbol of swiftness and desire |
| Fox | Song of Solomon | 2:15 | Small problems (“little foxes”) that ruin relationships |
| Lambs / Goats | Song of Solomon | 4:2; 6:6 | Imagery for beauty and abundance |
| Serpent | Ecclesiastes | 10:8 | Symbol of danger—“a serpent may bite” |