"Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of …" — Proverbs 30:33

Proverbs 30:33 · KJV

“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.”

— Proverbs 30:33

Verse 32

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, {lay} thine hand upon thy mouth.

Proverbs 30 — Context

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom {there is} no rising up. {greyhound: or, horse: Heb. girt in the loins}

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, {lay} thine hand upon thy mouth.

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.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife {is as} when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but {he that is} slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs 26:21

{As} coals {are} to burning coals, and wood to fire; so {is} a contentious man to kindle strife.

Proverbs 16:28

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. {soweth: Heb. sendeth forth}