Proverbs 30:9 bbe — For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, usin…

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"For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, using the name of my God wrongly."

— Proverbs 30:9, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 30 — Context

Make no addition to his words, or he will make clear your error, and you will be seen to be false.

I have made request to you for two things; do not keep them from me before my death:

Put far from me all false and foolish things: do not give me great wealth or let me be in need, but give me only enough food:

For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, using the name of my God wrongly.

Do not say evil of a servant to his master, or he will put a curse on you, and you will get into trouble.

There is a generation who put a curse on their father, and do not give a blessing to their mother.

There is a generation who seem to themselves to be free from sin, but are not washed from their unclean ways.

Proverbs 30:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 30:9 say?

Proverbs 30:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, using the name of my God wrongly.”

Where is Proverbs 30:9 in the Bible?

Proverbs 30:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 30, verse 9.

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 30:9.

What translation should I read Proverbs 30:9 in?

Proverbs 30:9 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 30:9?

Proverbs 30:9 reads (BBE): “For fear that if I am full, I may be false to you and say, Who is the Lord? or if I am poor, I may become a thief, using the name of my God wrongly.” 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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