Proverbs 30:31
The greyhound, or the he-goat,—and a king, having a band of soldiers with him.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
In Context
30The lion, hero among beasts, which turneth aside from the face of no one;
Cross References
Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Daniel 3:15Now, if ye be ready, at what time ye shall hear the sound of the cornet, the pipe, the lyre, the harp, the psaltery and the bagpipes, and all the instruments of music, ye shall fall down and adore the image which I have made, but, if ye shall not adore, instantly, shall ye be cast into the midst of the burning furnace of fire,—and who is the god that shall deliver you out of my hands?
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 →