Proverbs 30:33

For, as the pressing of milk bringeth forth cheese, And as the pressing of the nose bringeth forth blood, So the pressing of anger bringeth forth strife.

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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 thou hast been foolish in lifting thyself up, And hast meditated evil, Put thy hand on thy mouth!

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18The passionate man stirreth up strife; But he who is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.

Proverbs 28:25He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.

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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