Other Translations of Proverbs 30:31
New International Version
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
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
31 a rooster, proud and strutting; a billy goat; a head of state in stately procession.
New King James Version
31 A greyhound, A male goat also, And a king whose troops are with him.
New Living Translation
31 the strutting rooster, the male goat, a king as he leads his army.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 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.