Proverbs 3:10

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 3:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
Proverbs 3:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Accuse not a servant unto his master, etc.] Wrongly, rashly, and without any foundation, nor for any trifling thing; unless it be in a case of moment and importance, when his master’s business is sadly neglected, or he is injured in his property by him: especially care should be taken not to calumniate a servant, to abuse him with the tongue, as the wordf851 signifies; the circumstance he is in should be considered, as a servant; and how severe masters are apt to be towards them, and therefore little matters should be hid from them; and much less should they be aggravated, and least of all should falsehoods be told of them. So Doeg the Edomite accused David to Saul, and the Pharisees accused…”
Read attributed excerpt →
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“presses--or wine fats (Joe 2:24; Joe 3:13).”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Compare the marginal reference. This fullness of outward blessings does not exclude the thought of the “chastening” Proverbs 3:11, without which the discipline of life would be incomplete. “Presses” are the vats of a Roman vineyard, into which the wine flowed through pipe from the wine-press. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“So - This is not the way to diminish thy estate, but rather to increase it. Proverbs 3:11”
Read attributed excerpt →
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 11:24, Pro 11:25, Pro 19:17, Pro 22:9; Lev 26:2-5; Deu 28:8; Ecc 11:1, Ecc 11:2; Hag 2:19; Mal 3:10, Mal 3:11; Mat 10:42; Co2 9:6-11 Proverbs 3:11”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Sources and verification