Proverbs 30:32

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:32

BSB

If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.

AKJV

If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand on your mouth.

CPDV

There is one who has appeared foolish, after he was lifted up on high; for if he had understood, he would have placed his hand over his mouth.

ERV

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

NHEB

"If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth.

SMT

If thou wert foolish in lifting up thyself, and if thou purposed, the hand to the mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:32

IfthouhastdonefoolishlyH5034VerbinliftingupH5375VerbthyselforifthouhastthoughtevilH2161VerblaythinehandH3027Noun FeminineuponthymouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 30:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 30:32

Summary

Restrain yourself when foolish or malicious

Event

Exhortation to self-restraint and silence

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC