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Proverbs 14:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 14:4 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 14:4 in other translations
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
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In context
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
6 A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
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