Proverbs 30:8

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

Cross-references

Proverbs 21:6 warns that lying tongues gain fleeting treasures — directly related to the request to remove falsehood and avoid riches.

Proverbs 23:5 describes wealth suddenly flying away — reinforces the verse's warning against dependence on riches.

Proverbs 13:5 says the righteous hate lying, aligning with the request to remove falsehood.

Psalm 62:10 Parallel

Psalm 62:10 warns not to set heart on riches if they increase — a direct parallel to the prayer for neither poverty nor riches but needful food.

Matthew 6:11 petitions for daily bread just as Agur does—a direct New Testament echo of the same dependence on God for daily needs.

Luke 11:3 Parallel

Luke 11:3 parallels Proverbs 30:8 in spirit—asking for daily bread is the same prayer for needful provision from God.

In Genesis 28:20, Jacob vows to serve God if given food and clothing — a similar request for basic provision.

In Psalm 119:29, the psalmist prays to be kept from deceitful ways, echoing this request for falsehood to be far away.

1 Timothy 6:6-8 extols contentment with food and clothing, directly matching Agur's desire for neither poverty nor riches but just enough.

Exodus 16:21 emphasizes daily gathering of manna, reflecting the daily dependence Agur prays for in seeking needful bread each day.

Exodus 16:18 shows each person had exactly what they needed, no surplus or lack—directly mirroring Agur's request for neither poverty nor riches.

Exodus 16:15 introduces the manna as God's specific provision of daily bread, illustrating the kind of needful food Agur prays for.

Psalm 10:7 Parallel

In Psalm 10:7, the wicked's mouth is full of deceit, illustrating the falsehood the proverb asks to be removed.

In Deuteronomy 17:17, kings are warned against excessive silver and gold, aligning with the proverb's request to avoid riches.

Exodus 16:4 Parallel

In Exodus 16:4, God provides daily manna for Israel, a direct model of the 'food that is needful' the proverb asks for.

1 Timothy 6:8 says having food and clothing, be content — directly parallels the prayer for 'food convenient'.

Matthew 19:23 warns riches hinder entering heaven, echoing the cautious middle path between poverty and wealth.

Psalm 119:37 asks God to turn eyes from worthless things — a parallel plea for focus and purity.

Matthew 6:33 Related theme

Matthew 6:33 directs seeking God's kingdom first, promising provision—a complementary trust for needs, though with a broader primary focus.

Isaiah 59:4 Contrast

Isaiah 59:4 describes a society where no one speaks truth — the opposite of the integrity prayed for here.

Psalm 119:163 expresses hatred of lying, echoing the prayer to remove lies and vanity.

Psalm 62:9 Parallel

Psalm 62:9 says both low and high estate are but a breath — echoes the verse's view of poverty and riches as unreliable.

Genesis 48:15 Related theme

Genesis 48:15 acknowledges God as shepherd who provides throughout life — the broader trust behind this prayer for daily bread.