Proverbs 30:8
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,
In context
5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
7 Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: 8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, 9 lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
10 Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
11 There are those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 30:8 in the KJV
Remove far from me vanity and lies: Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with food convenient for me:
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 30:8 in the NIV
Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.