Bible verse
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:4 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools deceives them.
KJV
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
ASV
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
ERV
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
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