Proverbs 30:32
“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.”

What does Proverbs 30:32 mean?
Proverbs 30:32 in the King James Version of the Bible states: "If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth." This verse from the book of Proverbs, which is a collection of sayings and wisdom attributed to King…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Wisdom of Restraint: A Call to Humility
Proverbs 30:32 teaches us the profound principle of self-restraint and humility in the face of our own foolishness. The verse, in the King James Version (KJV), reads: "If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Humility and Self-Reflection
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the wisdom of Your Word that says in Proverbs 30:32, "If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth." Oh Lord, I seek Your guidance and understanding as…
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