Proverbs 24:31 kjva — And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was br…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down."

— Proverbs 24:31, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 24 — Context

28

Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.

29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

30

I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;

31

And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.

32

Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.

33

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

34

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

Proverbs 24:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:31 say?
Proverbs 24:31 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.”
Where is Proverbs 24:31 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 31.
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 24:31.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:31 in?
Proverbs 24:31 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 24:31?
Proverbs 24:31 reads (KJVA): “And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.” 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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