Proverbs 30:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:3 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. have: Heb. know" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:3 — KJV
“I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. have: Heb. know”
— Proverbs 30:3 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:3 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 30:3
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:3: neither, wisdom, nor
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:3: neither, nor, knowledge
“Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. without...: Heb. from the eyes manner: or, ordinance”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:3: nor, knowledge, heb
“Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:3: neither, nor, knowledge
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
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