Proverbs 30:33

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:33

BSB

For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife."

AKJV

Surely the churning of milk brings forth butter, and the wringing of the nose brings forth blood: so the forcing of wrath brings forth strife.

CPDV

But whoever strongly squeezes the udder to bring out the milk, presses out butter. And whoever violently blows his nose, brings out blood. And whoever provokes wrath, brings forth discord."

ERV

For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

NHEB

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."

SMT

For the pressure of milk will bring forth cheese, and the pressure of the nose will bring forth blood: and the pressure of wrath will, bring forth contention.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 30:33

SurelythechurningH4330Noun MasculineofmilkH2461Noun MasculinebringethforthH3318Verb butterH2529Noun FeminineandthewringingH4330Noun MasculineofthenoseH639Noun MasculinebringethforthH3318Verb bloodH1818Noun MasculinesotheforcingH4330Noun MasculineofwrathH639Noun MasculinebringethforthH3318Verb strifeH7379Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 30:33

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Proverbs 30:33

Summary

Pressure produces inevitable harmful results progressively

Event

Illustration of cause producing unavoidable effects

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC