29 “There are three things which are stately in their march,
four which are stately in going: 30 The lion, which is mightiest among animals,
and doesn’t turn away for any; 31 the greyhound,
the male goat also;
and the king against whom there is no rising up. 32 “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself,
or if you have thought evil,
put your hand over your mouth. 33 For as the churning of milk brings forth butter,
and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood;
so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.”
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 30:29-33
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.