Proverbs 30:33

As churning milk makes butter 1 and as one's nose will produce blood if it is twisted, 1 so deeds done in anger produce conflict.

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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 foolish, exalting yourself, 1 or if you have been devising evil— 1 put your hand over your mouth. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18An angry man stirs up arguments, 1 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel. 1

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, 1 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. 1

Proverbs 28:25A greedy man stirs up conflict, 1 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. 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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