Proverbs
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
Proverbs 30:8
Proverbs 30:8 (KJV) speaks to prayer, contentment, and God's provision — words set in Proverbs, the Bible's book of practical wisdom. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Philippians 4:11
Common questions
What does Proverbs 30:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Proverbs 30:8 reads: "Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:" The verse speaks to prayer, contentment, and God's provision. To read it well, take it in the flow of Proverbs 30 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 30:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:" is Proverbs 30:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Proverbs chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Proverbs 30:8?
Verses that sit beside Proverbs 30:8 include Jeremiah 33:3, 1 Timothy 6:6, and Philippians 4:6. Reading them alongside Proverbs 30:8 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Proverbs 30:8?
Read Proverbs 30:8 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.