Proverbs 30:31
A lusty grayhound, and a goate, and a King against whom there is no rising vp.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
In Context
30A lyon which is strong among beastes, and turneth not at the sight of any:
Cross References
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
Daniel 3:15Now therefore are ye ready when ye heare the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harpe, sackebut, psalterie, and dulcimer, and all instruments of musike, to fall downe, and worship the image, which I haue made? for if ye worship it not, ye shall be cast immediatly into the middes of an hote fierie fornace: for who is that God, that can deliuer you out of mine handes?
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 →