Proverbs 30:10
“Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.”
Proverbs 30:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Accuse not a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou fall.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
- DARBYDarby
- Speak not too much about a servant to his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be held guilty.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Accuse not a servant unto his lord, Lest he disesteem thee, and thou be found guilty.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Do not accuse a servant before his master, or he will curse you, and you will be found guilty.
Context: Proverbs 30
8Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
9Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
10Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.
11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
About Proverbs 30: Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 is a collection of wise sayings and reflections attributed to Agur, the son of Jakeh. Agur expresses his humility and dependence on God, as well as his observations about the wonder and complexity of the world and the importance of living with integrity.
Commentary
This chapter of Proverbs is a beautiful and refreshing perspective on wisdom. Agur's recognition of his own limitations and need for God's guidance is a reminder that true wisdom requires humility and a constant seeking of truth. His reflections on the intricacies of creation and the mysteries of life inspire a sense of wonder and awe. And his insistence on honesty and justice reminds us of the importance of living with integrity, even in a world full of complexity and deception. Overall, Proverbs 30 offers a powerful meditation on the nature of wisdom and the virtues that lead to a meaningful life.