Proverbs 30:7
What does Proverbs 30:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 30:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Two things have I asked of thee; Deny methemnot before I die:
KJV
King James Version · 1611Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Two things have I asked of thee; Deny methemnot before I die:
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I have made request to you for two things; do not keep them from me before my death:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Two things I have asked from Thee, Withhold not from me before I die.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Two things I have asked of thee, deny them not to me before I die.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Two things do I ask of thee; deny me [them] not before I die:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 2:9
And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I am taken from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.
- 1 Kings 3:5
In Gibeon Jehovah appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.
- Luke 10:42
but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
- Psalms 21:2
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah
- Psalms 27:4
One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.
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