Proverbs 14:4

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

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Proverbs 14:4

BSB
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
AKJV
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
CPDV
Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty. But where there are many crops, there the strength of the ox is manifest.
ERV
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
NHEB
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
SMT
In no oxen the stall clean, and much increase in the strength of the ox.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:4

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:4
Summary
No work means cleanliness; work brings abundance.
Event
Comparing idleness with productive labor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom