Proverbs 30:32
The Scripture
(32) If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author contrasts the wisdom of the righteous with the folly of the wicked, urging readers to seek knowledge and trust God. He lists the characteristics of a wise man and warns against the arrogance of the proud. The passage ends with a call to heed the counsel of the wise.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 26:12Ecclesiastes 8:3Proverbs 17:28Job 21:5Job 40:4Ecclesiastes 8:4Micah 7:16Micah 7:17Romans 3:19