Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 30:9
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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.
About Proverbs 30:9
Few verses address Personal Poverty in the Bible and What the Bible Says About Stealing as directly as Proverbs 30:9. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 30:8
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
- Philippians 4:11
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
- Philippians 4:12
“I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.”
- Psalms 34:10
“The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.”
- Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
How to Apply Proverbs 30:9
Pray through Proverbs 30:9 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Personal Poverty in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.