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Proverbs 30:32

PrideSelf-controlHumility

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.

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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BSB
If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.
KJV
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
WEB
“If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
ASV
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, [Lay] thy hand upon thy mouth.
DARBY
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] the hand upon thy mouth.
BLB
If you have been foolish in lifting up yourself, and if you have schemed—hand to mouth!
ÅB
Har du vært så uforstandig at du har opphøyet deg, eller har du tenkt på ondt, da legg hånden på din munn!
OTB
Hvis du har vært tåpelig i å opphøye deg selv, eller hvis du har planlagt ondt, legg hånden over munnen.
B1930
Har du vært så uforstandig at du har ophøiet dig, eller har du tenkt på ondt, da legg hånden på din munn!

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