Proverbs 30:33

Who so chirneth mylke bringeth foorth butter, and he that rubbeth his nose, maketh it bleede: Euen so he that forceth wrath, bringeth foorth strife.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

In Context

32If thou hast done foolishly when thou wast in hye estate, or yf thou hast taken euyll counsayle, then lay thine hande vpon thy mouth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18An angry man stirreth vp strife: but he that is patient stylleth discorde.

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is, as when a man maketh an issue for water: therfore leaue of before the contention be medled with.

Proverbs 28:25He that is of a proude stomacke stirreth vp strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lorde shalbe well fed.

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 →

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