Proverbs 30:14

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ጥርሳቸው እንደ ሰይፍ፥ መንጋጋቸው እንደ ካራ የሆኑ ድኾችንና ችግረኞችን በግፍ የሚበዘብዙ ሰዎች አሉ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about a cruel group of people who are like predators, using their power to hurt and take advantage of the poor and needy. It is part of a collection of sayings in Proverbs, emphasizing the need for justice and compassion.

Explained for Children

Imagine some big, mean bullies who use their size and strength to take things from smaller kids who don't have much. This verse is warning us about people who do that and telling us to be kind instead.

Historical Background

Proverbs 30 is part of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, written by Agur, likely during the time of Solomon. The book addresses various societal issues and moral teachings for the people of Israel.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to be aware of individuals or groups that exploit the vulnerable, such as corporations taking advantage of workers or governments neglecting the poor. It calls us to act justly and support those who are disadvantaged.

Topics

• justice
• oppression
• compassion
• poverty
• exploitation
• wisdom

Related Verses

• Proverbs 14:31
• Proverbs 28:27
• Isaiah 10:1-2
• Matthew 25:40
• James 1:27

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Agur and what is his role in Proverbs 30?

Agur is one of the authors mentioned in the book of Proverbs, contributing his wisdom and observations about life and morality to the collection.

What does it mean to 'devour the poor from off the earth'?

This phrase symbolizes the exploitation and oppression of the poor by the powerful, taking away their resources and opportunities for survival.

How can we combat the exploitation described in Proverbs 30:14?

By advocating for just policies, supporting charities that help the poor, and treating all individuals with fairness and kindness, we can resist this exploitation.

What other verses in the Bible speak about protecting the poor?

Verses like Proverbs 14:31, Isaiah 10:1-2, and James 1:27 also emphasize the importance of protecting and caring for the poor and needy.