8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

Other Translations of Proverbs 30:8

King James Version

8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient convenient...: Heb. of my allowance for me:

English Standard Version

8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me,

The Message

8 Banish lies from my lips and liars from my presence. Give me enough food to live on, neither too much nor too little.

New King James Version

8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me;

New Living Translation

8 First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 30:8

Commentary on Proverbs 30:7-14

(Read Proverbs 30:7-14)

In every age there are monsters of ingratitude who ill-treat their parents. Many persuade themselves they are holy persons, whose hearts are full of sin, and who practise secret wickedness. There are others whose lofty pride is manifest. There have also been cruel monsters in every age.