Proverbs 30:33

When one churneth milke, he bringeth foorth butter: and he that wringeth his nose, causeth blood to come out: so he that forceth wrath, bringeth foorth strife.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 bene foolish in lifting thy selfe vp, and if thou hast thought wickedly, lay thine hand vpon thy mouth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18An angrie man stirreth vp strife: but hee that is slowe to wrath, appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.

Proverbs 28:25He that is of a proude heart, stirreth vp strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be fatte.

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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