Proverbs 30:7

New English Translation

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

Cross References

2 Kings 2:9

When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, “What can I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha answered, “May I receive a double portion of the prophetic spirit that energizes you.”

Psalm 21:2

You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

Psalm 27:4

I have asked the Lord for one thing – this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.

Proverbs 30:6

Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.

Proverbs 30:8

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

Luke 10:42

but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her.”