Proverbs 30:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Lest I be full, and deny thee. — For “pride and fulness of bread” were among the sins which brought destruction on Sodom (Ezekiel 16:49). (Comp. Job 21:14-15.)

And take the name of my God in vain. — Literally, handle it roughly, irreverently; particularly in finding fault with His providence.

Proverbs 30:9

9 Lest I be full, and denye thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.