Proverbs 14:4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
In context
1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: But the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: But a false witness will utter lies. 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: But knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, When thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 14:4 in the NIV
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 14:4 in the ESV
Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.