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Proverbs 30:31

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;

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 strife.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him.
KJV
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
WEB
the greyhound; the male goat; and the king against whom there is no rising up.
ASV
The greyhound; the he-goat also; And the king against whom there is no rising up.
DARBY
a [horse] girt in the loins; or the he-goat; and a king, against whom none can rise up.
BLB
one girded of loins, or a he-goat, and a king with his army around him.
ÅB
hesten med gjord om lendene, bukken, og en konge i spissen for sitt folk.
OTB
En stolt hane, en bukk, og en konge som er trygg mot opprør.
B1930
hesten med gjord om lendene, bukken, og en konge i spissen for sitt folk.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Daniel 3:15–18

    Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

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  • Proverbs 20:2

    The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

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  • Proverbs 16:14

    The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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