Proverbs 30:8 nasb — Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,

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"Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,"

— Proverbs 30:8, NASB

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“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
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Proverbs 30 — Context

Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.

Do not add to His words Or He will reprove you, and you will be proved a liar.

Two things I asked of You, Do not refuse me before I die:

Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,

That I not be full and deny You and say, "Who is the LORD?" Or that I not be in want and steal, And profane the name of my God.

Do not slander a slave to his master, Or he will curse you and you will be found guilty.

There is a kind of man who curses his father And does not bless his mother.

Proverbs 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:8 say?

Proverbs 30:8 in the NASB reads: “Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,”

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 (NASB): “Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,” 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 nasb — Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion,

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