Proverbs 30:33

Surely the churning of cholov (milk) bringeth forth khemah (butter), 1 and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth dahm; 1 so the stirring up of anger bringeth forth strife.

Orthodox Jewish Bible

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 done foolishly in exalting thyself, 1 or if thou hast devised rah, lay thine yad upon thy peh. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18An ish chemah (angry man) stirreth up madon (strife), 1 but he that is slow to anger pacifies a quarrel. 1

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of madon (strife) is like releasing mayim, 1 therefore stop contention before a quarrel begins. 1

Proverbs 28:25The covetous stirreth up strife, 1 but he that putteth his trust in Hashem shall be prospered. 1

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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