Proverbs 30:22 kjva — For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;"

— Proverbs 30:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 30:22 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 30 — Context

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The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.

20

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

21

For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:

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For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;

23

For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.

24

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

25

The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

Proverbs 30:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:22 say?
Proverbs 30:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;”
Where is Proverbs 30:22 in the Bible?
Proverbs 30:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 22.
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 30:22.
What translation should I read Proverbs 30:22 in?
Proverbs 30:22 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 30:22?
Proverbs 30:22 reads (KJVA): “For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;” 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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