Proverbs 30:8 cpdv — Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities…

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"Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities of my life, "

— Proverbs 30:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Proverbs 30 — Context

Every word of God is fire-tested. He is a bronze shield to those who hope in him.

Do not add anything to his words, lest you be reproved and be discovered to be a liar.

Two things I have asked of you; do not deny them to me before I die.

Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities of my life,

lest perhaps, being filled, I might be enticed into denial, and say: ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or, being compelled by destitution, I might steal, and then perjure myself in the name of my God.

Do not accuse a servant to his lord, lest he curse you, and you fall.

There is a generation which curses their father, and which does not bless their mother.

Proverbs 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:8 say?

Proverbs 30:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities of my life, ”

Where is Proverbs 30:8 in the Bible?

Proverbs 30:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 8.

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 30:8.

What translation should I read Proverbs 30:8 in?

Proverbs 30:8 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 30:8?

Proverbs 30:8 reads (CPDV): “Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities of my life, ” 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.

Proverbs 30:8 cpdv — Remove, far from me, vanity and lying words. Give me neither begging, nor wealth. Apportion to me only the necessities…

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