Proverbs 30:33

Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood: so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

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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 done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay yours hand upon your mouth.

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Cross References

Proverbs 15:18A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.

Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 28:25He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

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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