Proverbs 30:22
“For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;”
Proverbs 30:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- By a slave when he reigneth: by a fool when he is filled with meat:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;
- DARBYDarby
- Under a servant when he reigneth, and a churl when he is filled with meat;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For a servant when he reigneth, And a fool when he is satisfied with bread,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For a servant when he reigns, for a fool when he is full of food;
Context: Proverbs 30
20Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
21For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
22For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
23For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
24There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
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.