Proverbs 30:32
There is one who has appeared foolish, after he was lifted up on high; for if he had understood, he would have placed his hand over his mouth.
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In Context
31a rooster prepared at the loins, likewise a ram, and a king, whom none can resist.
Cross References
Job 40:4And do you have an arm like God, or a voice like thunder?
Proverbs 26:12Have you seen a man who seems wise to himself? There will be greater hope held for the unwise than for him.
Micah 7:16The nations will look, and they will be confounded at the strength of them all. They will place hand over mouth; their ears will be deaf.
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 →