Proverbs 30:31

“A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

A gray-hound; an hee-goate also; and a king, against whom there is no rising vp.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The strutting rooster, the male goat also, And a king {when his} army is with him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The greyhound; the he-goat also; And the king against whom there is no rising up.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The war-horse, and the he-goat, and the king when his army is with him.
- Basic English Bible

a [horse] girt in the loins; or the he-goat; and a king, against whom none can rise up.
- Darby Bible

A greyhound; a he-goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
- Webster's Bible

the greyhound, the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up.
- World English Bible

A girt one of the loins, or a he-goat, And a king -- no rising up with him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The greyhound; the he-goat also; and the king, against whom there is no rising up.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 30:31


30:31 An he - goat - Which marches in the head of the flock in a grave and stately manner, conducting them with great courage and resolution, and being ready to fight for them, either with beasts or men that oppose him. A king - Heb. a king and his people with him, a king when he hath the hearts and hands of his people going along with him in his undertakings.


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