Proverbs 30:31
a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
In Context
30a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything;
32If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Daniel 3:15Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from 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 →