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Proverbs 30:10 Meaning

Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

Context Explained

8Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:

9Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

10Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

11There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.

12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.

Key Themes

justicerelationshipsintegrity

Related Cross References

  • Colossians 3:22

    Both verses address the importance of respect in relationships, particularly between servants and masters.

  • Proverbs 25:18

    Warns against false accusations, emphasizing the need for truthfulness.

  • Matthew 7:1

    Jesus teaches about the dangers of judgment, paralleling the caution against accusations.

Source: Proverbs 30:10