| 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” |
