Proverbs 30:32

“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting vp thy selfe, or if thou hast thought euill, lay thine hand vpon thy mouth.”

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Other Translations for 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

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

Commentary for Proverbs 30:32

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.


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