Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 30:31 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Proverbs 30:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 30 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A greyhound ; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up. greyhound: or, horse: Heb. girt in the loins”
Proverbs 30:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 30:31
A greyhound (זַרְזִיר מׇתְנַיִם, zarzir motnayim)—this phrase is difficult; זַרְזִיר (zarzir) appears only here. Translations vary: 'greyhound' (KJV), 'rooster' (ESV), 'strutting rooster' (NIV). מָתְנַיִם (motnayim, 'loins, hips') suggests girded loins, denoting readiness. Whatever the animal, the emphasis is dignified, purposeful movement.An he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up (וְתָיִשׁ וּמֶלֶךְ אַלְקוּם עִמּוֹ, vetayish umelekh alqum immo)—תַּיִשׁ (tayish, 'he-goat, male goat') leads the flock confidently; מֶלֶךְ (melekh, 'king') אַלְקוּם עִמּוֹ (alqum immo, 'his arm...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 30:31
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“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“flute”