Proverbs 30:22 net — under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,

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"under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,"

— Proverbs 30:22, NET Bible

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Proverbs 30 — Context

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the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship in the sea, and the way of a man with a woman.

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This is the way of an adulterous woman: she has eaten and wiped her mouth and has said,“I have not done wrong.”

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Under three things the earth has trembled, and under four things it cannot bear up:

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under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,

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under an unloved woman who becomes married, and under a female servant who dispossesses her mistress.

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There are four things on earth that are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

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ants are creatures with little strength, but they prepare their food in the summer;

Proverbs 30:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:22 say?
Proverbs 30:22 in the NET Bible reads: “under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,”
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 (NET): “under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,” 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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