Proverbs 30:31

The strutting starling, the male goat, and a king with his army.

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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, supreme among wild animals, who isn't frightened of anything.

32If you have been foolishly boasting about yourself, or if you've been planning to do something wrong, stop and put your hand over your mouth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:14An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.

Daniel 3:15“Are you ready now to fall down and worship the statue I had made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments? If you don't, you will be immediately thrown into the furnace of blazing fire, and there's no god who can save you from my power!”

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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