New English Translation

Proverbs 30:7-10 New English Translation (NET)

7. Two things I ask from you;do not refuse me before I die:

8. Remove falsehood and lies far from me;do not give me poverty or riches,feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

9. lest I become satisfied and act deceptivelyand say, “Who is the Lord?”Or lest I become poor and stealand demean the name of my God.

10. Do not slander a servant to his master,lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.