Proverbs 23:10 cpdv — Do not touch the boundaries of little ones, and do not enter into the field of the fatherless.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Do not touch the boundaries of little ones, and do not enter into the field of the fatherless. "

— Proverbs 23:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 23 — Context

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For, like a seer and an interpreter of dreams, he presumes what he does not know. “Eat and drink,” he will say to you; and his mind is not with you.

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The foods that you had eaten, you will vomit up. And you will lose the beauty in your words.

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Do not speak into the ears of the unwise. They will despise the doctrine of your eloquence.

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Do not touch the boundaries of little ones, and do not enter into the field of the fatherless.

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For their close relative is strong, and he will judge their case against you.

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Let your heart enter into doctrine, and let your ears enter into words of knowledge.

13

Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 23:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 23:10 say?
Proverbs 23:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Do not touch the boundaries of little ones, and do not enter into the field of the fatherless. ”
Where is Proverbs 23:10 in the Bible?
Proverbs 23:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 10.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 23:10.
What translation should I read Proverbs 23:10 in?
Proverbs 23:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 23:10?
Proverbs 23:10 reads (CPDV): “Do not touch the boundaries of little ones, and do not enter into the field of the fatherless. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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