Proverbs 30:30 kjva — A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;"

— Proverbs 30:30, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 30 — Context

27

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

28

The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.

29

There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:

30

A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;

31

A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.

32

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

33

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.

Proverbs 30:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:30 say?
Proverbs 30:30 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;”
Where is Proverbs 30:30 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 30.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 30:30.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:30 in?
Proverbs 30:30 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 30:30?
Proverbs 30:30 reads (KJVA): “A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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