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Proverbs 10:3

The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

KJV

Non affliget Dominus fame animam justi, et insidias impiorum subvertet.

Vulgate

οὐ λιμοκτονήσει Κύριος ψυχὴν δικαίαν, ζωὴν δὲ ἀσεβῶν ἀνατρέψει.

LXX

Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

ASV

לֹֽא יַרְעִ֣יב יְ֭הוָה נֶ֣פֶשׁ צַדִּ֑יק וְ/הַוַּ֖ת רְשָׁעִ֣ים יֶהְדֹּֽף

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

8 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

הַוּֽוֹת
hvvt
noun · 16×
וֹ
v
verb · 11×
י
y
noun · 752×
יְהוָ֖ה
yhvh
proper_noun · 6455×
ךָ֒
k
verb · 13×
לֹ֣א
l'
proper_noun · 5171×
צַדִּ֑יק
tsdyq
adjective · 199×
רְשָׁעִ֣ים
rsh'ym
adjective · 257×

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

2. Next he adds also the reason why he forbids them not to mix with heathens of that character, implying that it is not only impossible, but also superfluous. 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Calling the Christians and the Greeks, those within and those without, as also he says elsewhere, 1 Timothy 3:7 He must also have a good repo…

Cross-references

  • Hab 2:6 — Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick cl
  • Heb 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
  • Isa 33:16 — He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
  • Job 5:20 — In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
  • Job 5:20 — In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
  • Job 20:5 — That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?
  • Job 20:20 — Surely he shall not feel quietness in his belly, he shall not save of that which he desired.
  • Job 20:28 — The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
  • Luke 12:22 — And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
  • Luke 12:31 — But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
  • Matt 6:30 — Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
  • Prov 13:25 — The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
  • Prov 14:32 — The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
  • Prov 28:10 — Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
  • Ps 33:19 — To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
  • Ps 33:19 — To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
  • Ps 34:9 — O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
  • Ps 37:3 — Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
  • Ps 37:19 — They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
  • Ps 37:19 — They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
  • Ps 37:25 — I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
  • Ps 112:10 — The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
  • Zeph 1:18 — Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’s wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy ridd