Proverbs 30:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 30:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 30:9 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 va..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 30:9 — KJV
“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. deny...: Heb. belie thee”
— Proverbs 30:9 (KJV)
Proverbs 30:9 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 30:9
“Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:9: lest, full, say
“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:9: lord, take, name
“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:9: lord, take, name
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:9: say, lord, name
“And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name. purpose: Heb. say”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 30:9: say, lord, name
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