Proverbs 30:33

Just as churning milk produces butter, and twisting someone's nose makes it bleed, so stirring up anger causes arguments.

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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 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 15:18Short-tempered people stir up trouble, but those slow to anger calm things down.

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.

Proverbs 28:25Greedy people stir up trouble, but those who trust in the Lord will be successful.

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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