3 The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance [1] of the wicked.

Other Translations of Proverbs 10:3

New International Version

3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

English Standard Version

3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

The Message

3 God won't starve an honest soul, but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked.

New King James Version

3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked.

New Living Translation

3 The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:3

Commentary on Proverbs 10:2-3

(Read Proverbs 10:2-3)

Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.