Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 30:32
“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 30:32 Context
29There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going: 30A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 31A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. 32If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. 33Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
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Other Translations
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting vp thy selfe, or if thou hast thought euill, lay thine hand vpon thy mouth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted {evil,} {put your} hand on your mouth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, `Lay' thy hand upon thy mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.
- Basic English Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] the hand upon thy mouth.
- Darby Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
- Webster's Bible
If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
- World English Bible
If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth!
- Youngs Literal Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast planned devices, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted {evil,} {put your} hand on your mouth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, `Lay' thy hand upon thy mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
If you have done foolishly in lifting yourself up, or if you have had evil designs, put your hand over your mouth.
- Basic English Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] the hand upon thy mouth.
- Darby Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
- Webster's Bible
If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.
- World English Bible
If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth!
- Youngs Literal Bible
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast planned devices, lay thy hand upon thy mouth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 30:32
30:32 Thought - Designed any injury against thy neighbour. Lay thine hand - Do not open thy mouth to excuse it, but repent of it, and do so no more.