Proverbs 14:4

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

"Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox." - Proverbs 14:4
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What does Proverbs 14:4 mean?

Proverbs 14:4 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox." This proverb addresses the relationship between hard work and the benefits that result from it. It uses the imagery of an ox and a…

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Finding Abundance in the Mess: A Reflection on Proverbs 14:4

As we reflect on Proverbs 14:4, we are presented with a striking metaphor: "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox." In this simple yet profound verse from the King James Version, the wisdom of the ancients invites us to delve deeper…

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A Prayer for Abundant Harvest through Commitment and Labor

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with gratitude for Your unending grace and mercy. I thank You for the wisdom contained in Your Word, particularly in Proverbs 14:4, which states, "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by…

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Proverbs 14:4 - "Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox."
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Proverbs 5:14 - "I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly."
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Proverbs 14:9 - "Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour."
Proverbs 14:5 - "A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies."
Proverbs 11:14 - "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."
Proverbs 2:14 - "Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;"
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Proverbs 16:14 - "The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it."
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