Proverbs 30:32
“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.”
A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
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.
Related Verses
“Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.”
“In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.”
“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”