Proverbs 14:4 - The Scriptures 1998

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the crib is clean; But from the strength of an ox comes much increase.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ Where no oxen are, the grain crib is empty, but much increase [of crops] comes by the strength of the ox.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.

Common English Bible

⁴ When there are no oxen, the stall is clean, but when there is a strong bull, there is abundant produce.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.

Proverbs 14:4 Cross References

Job 39:11

Would you rely on his great strength? Or would you leave your labour to him?

Psalm 144:14

Our cattle well-laden; No breaking in, no going out; And no crying in our streets.

Proverbs 13:23

Much food is in the tillable ground of the poor, But lack of right-ruling sweeps it away.

Proverbs 14:3

In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, But the lips of the wise guard them.

Proverbs 14:5

A trustworthy witness does not lie, But a false witness breathes out lies.

Amos 4:6

“And I also gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in all your places. But you did not turn back to Me,” declares יהוה.