Bible verse

Proverbs 30:8

Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.

Proverbs 30:8 · BSB

Proverbs 30:8 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 30.

4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know!

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

6 Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

7 Two things I ask of You—do not refuse me before I die:

8 Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion.

9 Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.

10 Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will bear the guilt.

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

12 There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth.

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Proverbs 30:8 in other translations

KJV

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

ASV

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

ERV

Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me:

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