Proverbs
“The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
Proverbs 10:22
Proverbs 10:22 (KJV) speaks to God's provision, blessedness, and God's goodness — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19
Common questions
What does Proverbs 10:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 10:22 reads: "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it." The verse speaks to God's provision, blessedness, and God's goodness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Proverbs 10:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it." is Proverbs 10:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 10:22?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 10:22 include Psalms 23:5, Psalms 68:19, and Psalms 23:1. Reading them alongside Proverbs 10:22 deepens the theme of God's provision.
How can I pray with Proverbs 10:22?
Read Proverbs 10:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.