Proverbs 14:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:4 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:4 — KJV
“Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.”
— Proverbs 14:4 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:4 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:4
“And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:4: where, much, strength
“And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:4: much, increase
“An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:4: where, oxen
“Even the whole bullock shall he carry forth without the camp unto a clean place, where the ashes are poured out, and burn him on the wood with fire: where the ashes are poured out shall he be burnt. without...: Heb. to without the camp where...: Heb. at the pouring out of the ashes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:4: where, clean
“And upon whatsoever any of them, when they are dead, doth fall, it shall be unclean; whether it be any vessel of wood, or raiment, or skin, or sack, whatsoever vessel it be, wherein any work is done, it must be put into water, and it shall be unclean until the even; so it shall be cleansed.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:4: where, clean
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