Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth! New Living Translation If you have been a fool by being proud or plotting evil, cover your mouth in shame. English Standard Version If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth. Berean Standard Bible If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. King James Bible If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. New King James Version If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, Or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth. New American Standard Bible If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth. NASB 1995 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth. NASB 1977 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth. Legacy Standard Bible If you have been wickedly foolish in lifting yourself up, Or if you have schemed evil, put your hand on your mouth. Amplified Bible If you have foolishly exalted yourself, Or if you have plotted evil, put your hand on your mouth. Christian Standard Bible If you have been foolish by exalting yourself or if you’ve been scheming, put your hand over your mouth. Holman Christian Standard Bible If you have been foolish by exalting yourself or if you’ve been scheming, put your hand over your mouth. American Standard Version If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, Lay thy hand upon thy mouth. Contemporary English Version If you are foolishly bragging or planning something evil, then stop it now! English Revised Version If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation If you are such a godless fool as to honor yourself, or if you scheme, you had better put your hand over your mouth. Good News Translation If you have been foolish enough to be arrogant and plan evil, stop and think! International Standard Version If you've foolishly exalted yourself or if you've plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. Majority Standard Bible If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. NET Bible If you have done foolishly by exalting yourself or if you have planned evil, put your hand over your mouth! New Heart English Bible "If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. Webster's Bible Translation If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thy hand upon thy mouth. World English Bible “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, put your hand over your mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf you have been foolish in lifting yourself up, "" And if you have devised evil—hand to mouth! Young's Literal Translation If thou hast been foolish in lifting up thyself, And if thou hast devised evil -- hand to mouth! Smith's Literal Translation If thou wert foolish in lifting up thyself, and if thou purposed, the hand to the mouth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is that hath appeared a fool after he was lifted up on high: for if he had understood, he would have laid his hand upon his mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version There is one who has appeared foolish, after he was lifted up on high; for if he had understood, he would have placed his hand over his mouth. New American Bible If you have foolishly been proud or presumptuous—put your hand on your mouth; New Revised Standard Version If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleCovet not that you may not be reproached; do not feed yourself by things acquired wrongfully. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not covet, lest you be despised, and do not stretch your hand to your mouth in depravity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast planned devices, lay thy hand upon thy mouth. Brenton Septuagint Translation If thou abandon thyself to mirth, and stretch forth thine hand in a quarrel, thou shalt be disgraced. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Words of Agur…31a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him. 32If you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. 33For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”… Cross References James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Isaiah 2:11 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. Isaiah 2:17 So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day, Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 18:12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. Treasury of Scripture If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand on your mouth. thou hast done Proverbs 26:12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Ecclesiastes 8:3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. lay Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Job 21:5 Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth. Job 40:4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Jump to Previous Clap Designs Devices Devised Devising Evil Exalted Exalting Fool Foolish Foolishly Hand Lifting Mouth Planned Played Plotted Thought ThyselfJump to Next Clap Designs Devices Devised Devising Evil Exalted Exalting Fool Foolish Foolishly Hand Lifting Mouth Planned Played Plotted Thought ThyselfProverbs 30 1. Agur's confession of his faith7. The two points of his prayer 10. The meanest are not to be wronged 11. Four wicked generations 15. Four things insatiable 24. four things exceeding wise 29. Four things stately 32. Wrath is to be prevented If you have foolishly exalted yourself This phrase addresses the sin of pride, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. Pride is often seen as the root of many other sins, as it involves placing oneself above others and even above God. In biblical context, pride led to the fall of Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12-15) and was a significant factor in the downfall of many kings of Israel and Judah. The Bible consistently warns against self-exaltation, emphasizing humility as a virtue (Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6). The cultural context of ancient Israel valued humility and recognized the dangers of pride, as seen in the wisdom literature and teachings of the prophets. or if you have plotted evil put your hand over your mouth Persons / Places / Events 1. AgurThe author of Proverbs 30, Agur son of Jakeh, is a figure about whom little is known. His sayings are included in the wisdom literature of the Bible, emphasizing humility and the fear of the Lord. 2. Proverbs A book in the Old Testament, part of the wisdom literature, traditionally attributed to Solomon. It contains sayings and teachings that provide guidance on how to live a life pleasing to God. 3. Self-exaltation The act of elevating oneself in pride or arrogance, which is cautioned against in this verse. 4. Plotting evil The act of devising or planning harm against others, which is condemned in biblical teachings. 5. Hand over the mouth A metaphorical expression suggesting silence or restraint, particularly in the context of prideful or harmful intentions. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride leads to downfall and is contrary to the humility that God desires. Recognize and confess prideful thoughts or actions. The Power of Restraint Exercising restraint, especially in speech, can prevent harm and maintain peace. Practice self-control in conversations and decisions. The Call to Humility Humility is a virtue that aligns with God's will. Seek to humble yourself in all areas of life, trusting that God will honor this attitude. Guarding Against Evil Intentions Be vigilant against plotting or wishing harm on others. Instead, cultivate thoughts and actions that reflect God's love and righteousness. Seeking God's Wisdom Regularly seek God's wisdom through prayer and scripture to guide your actions and thoughts, ensuring they align with His will.(32) Lay thine hand upon thy mouth--i.e., be silent. Agur deprecates two things which may easily lead to a quarrel, arrogance and malice. He explains this in the next verse.Verses 32, 33. - Agur's last proverb, exhorting to discreet demeanour. Verse 32. - If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself (Numbers 16:3). If thou hast had the folly to be arrogant, proud, and overbearing in conduct. Or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. The verb zamam, though possibly used in a bad sense, "to devise evil," is more suitably rendered "to meditate," "purpose;" so here it is the thought of lifting up one's self that is censured, the act and the thought being contrasted. Hast thou acted arrogantly, or even only meditated doing so, restrain yourself, keep silence (Job 21:5; Job 40:4). St. Jerome gives a different rendering, enforcing another lesson, "There is one who shows himself a fool after he is raised to high position; if he had had understanding, he would have laid his hand on his mouth." Septuagint, "If thou give thyself up to mirth, and stretch forth thy hand in a quarrel, thou wilt be dishonoured." Insensate mirth and a quarrelsome disposition alike lead to disgrace. St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 30:10) applies the Vulgate rendering to antichrist, "For he in truth will be lifted up on high, when he will feign that he is God. But he will appear a fool when lifted up on high, because he will fail in his very loftiness through the coming of the true Judge. But if he had understood this, he would have laid his hand on his mouth; that is, if he had foreseen his punishment, when he began to be proud, having been once fashioned aright, he would not have been raised up to the boastfulness of such great pride" (Oxford transl.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ifאִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you have foolishly נָבַ֥לְתָּ (nā·ḇal·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5034: To wilt, to fall away, fail, faint, to be foolish, wicked, to despise, disgrace exalted yourself בְהִתְנַשֵּׂ֑א (ḇə·hiṯ·naś·śê) Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take or if וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you have plotted evil, זַ֝מּ֗וֹתָ (zam·mō·w·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2161: To consider, purpose, devise put your hand יָ֣ד (yāḏ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand over your mouth. לְפֶֽה׃ (lə·p̄eh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links Proverbs 30:32 NIVProverbs 30:32 NLT Proverbs 30:32 ESV Proverbs 30:32 NASB Proverbs 30:32 KJV Proverbs 30:32 BibleApps.com Proverbs 30:32 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 30:32 Chinese Bible Proverbs 30:32 French Bible Proverbs 30:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 30:32 If you have done foolishly in lifting (Prov. 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