30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 31 A greyhound; [1] an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

Other Translations of Proverbs 30:30-31

New International Version

30 a lion, mighty among beasts, who retreats before nothing; 31 a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king secure against revolt.The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.

English Standard Version

30 the lion, which is mightiest among beasts and does not turn back before any; 31 the strutting rooster,Or the magpie, or the greyhound; Hebrew girt-of-loins the he-goat, and a king whose army is with him.Or against whom there is no rising up

The Message

30 a lion, king of the beasts, deferring to none; 31 a rooster, proud and strutting; a billy goat; a head of state in stately procession.

New King James Version

30 A lion, which is mighty among beasts And does not turn away from any; 31 A greyhound, A male goat also, And a king whose troops are with him.

New Living Translation

30 the lion, king of animals, who won't turn aside for anything, 31 the strutting rooster, the male goat, a king as he leads his army.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 30:30-31

Commentary on Proverbs 30:29-33

(Read Proverbs 30:29-33)

We may learn from animals to go well; also to keep our temper under all provocations. We must keep the evil thought in our minds from breaking out into evil speeches. We must not stir up the passions of others. Let nothing be said or done with violence, but every thing with softness and calmness. Alas, how often have we done foolishly in rising up against the Lord our King! Let us humble ourselves before him. And having found peace with Him, let us follow peace with all men.