Proverbs 30:22

“For a seruant when he reigneth, and a foole when hee is filled with meate:”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 30:22

For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
- King James Version

Under a slave when he becomes king, And a fool when he is satisfied with food,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;
- American Standard Version (1901)

A servant when he becomes a king; a man without sense when his wealth is increased;
- Basic English Bible

Under a servant when he reigneth, and a churl when he is filled with meat;
- Darby Bible

For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with food.
- Webster's Bible

For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
- World English Bible

For a servant when he reigneth, And a fool when he is satisfied with bread,
- Youngs Literal Bible

For a servant when he reigneth; and a churl when he is filled with food;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 30:22

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 30:22

30:22 A servant - For such an one is commonly ignorant, and therefore commits many errors; he is poor, and therefore insatiable, he is proud and imperious, and usually injurious and cruel. A fool - A conceited fool. When - When he abounds in wealth.


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