Proverbs 30:31
The light-legged greyhound, and the he-goat; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
Leeser Tanakh
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, the mightiest among beasts, who turneth not round from before any one;
Cross References
Proverbs 16:14The fury of a king is like the messengers of death; but a wise man will appease it.
Daniel 3:15Now then if ye be ready at the time when ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, guitar, psaltery, and bagpipe, and all kinds of music, to fall down and bow yourselves to the image which I have made, [well]; but if ye bow yourselves not, ye shall be cast in the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace: and who is the God that can deliver you out of my hand?
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 →