Proverbs 30:8
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
Proverbs 30:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Remove far from me vanity, and lying words. Give me neither beggary, nor riches: give me only the necessaries of life:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:
- DARBYDarby
- Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread of my daily need:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Vanity and a lying word put far from me, Poverty or wealth give not to me, Cause me to eat the bread of my portion,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but provide me with the food I need.
Context: Proverbs 30
6Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
7Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
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.
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.