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 · 2000

Two things have I asked of thee; Deny methemnot before I die:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Two things have I asked of thee; Deny methemnot before I die:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have made request to you for two things; do not keep them from me before my death:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Two things I have asked from Thee, Withhold not from me before I die.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Two things I have asked of thee, deny them not to me before I die.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Two things do I ask of thee; deny me [them] not before I die:

Context

v.6Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

v.7This passage

v.8Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

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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