Proverbs 30:9
“Lest 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.”
Proverbs 30:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Lest 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Lest perhaps being filled, I should be tempted to deny, and say: Who is the Lord? or being compelled by poverty, I should steal, and forswear the name of my God.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Lest I be full, and deny thee , and say, Who is Jehovah? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And use profanely the name of my God.
- DARBYDarby
- lest I be full and deny thee, and say, Who is Jehovah? or lest I be poor and steal, and outrage the name of my God.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- lest I be full, deny you, and say, 'Who is Yahweh?' or lest I be poor, and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Lest I become satiated, and have denied, And have said, 'Who is Jehovah?' And lest I be poor, and have stolen, And have laid hold of the name of my God.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Lest I become full and deny You, saying, "Who is the Lord?" or lest I become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
Context: Proverbs 30
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.
11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.
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.