Proverbs 30:31
The war-horse, and the he-goat, and the king when his army is with him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
In Context
30The lion, which is strongest among beasts, not turning from his way for any;
Cross References
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.
Daniel 3:15Now if you are ready, on hearing the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all sorts of instruments, to go down on your faces in worship before the image which I have made, it is well: but if you will not give worship, that same hour you will be put into a burning and flaming fire; and what god is there who will be able to take you out of my hands?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 30:30-33
Four Things Majestic and Stately. 29 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: 30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth… Read the whole commentary →