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Proverbs 30:8 net — Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

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"Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,"

— Proverbs 30:8, NET Bible

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Proverbs 30 — Context

5

Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him.

6

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

7

Two things I have asked from you; do not refuse me before I die:

8

Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

9

lest I become satisfied and act deceptively and say,“Who is the LORD?” Or lest I become poor and steal and demean the name of my God.

10

Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.

11

There is a generation who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

Proverbs 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:8 say?
Proverbs 30:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,”
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 (NET): “Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,” 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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