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Proverbs 3:10

What does Proverbs 3:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 3:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Proverbs 3:10 means

As a direct consequence of honoring God with one's resources, particularly the first-fruits, this verse promises abundant material blessing. 'Thy barns shall be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine' describes overflowing harvests and rich produce. This signifies divine provision that goes beyond mere sufficiency to generous abundance, demonstrating God's faithfulness to those who faithfully and generously acknowledge Him as the source of all prosperity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So your store-houses will be full of grain, and your vessels overflowing with new wine.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And filled are thy barns <FI>with<Fi> plenty, And <FI>with<Fi> new wine thy presses break forth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And thy barns shall be filled with abundance, and thy presses shall run over with wine.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

Context

This verse serves as the immediate promise and reward for the command given in verse 9, illustrating the tangible blessings of honoring God financially. It solidifies the principle that faithful stewardship and generous giving are met with divine multiplication. This connection reinforces the practical benefits of godly living, providing a strong incentive for obedience in a very concrete and relatable aspect of life for the ancient Israelite farmer.

v.9Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

v.10This passage

v.11My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6

    But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

  • Haggai 2:19

    Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, the vine, and the fig-tree, and the pomegranate, and the olive-tree have not brought forth; from this day will I bless you.

  • Joel 2:24

    And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

  • Leviticus 26:2

    Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am Jehovah.

  • Malachi 3:10

    Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

  • Proverbs 22:9

    He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

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