Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 30:22 in English Standard Version "a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;" Pr 19:10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. Pr 30:9 lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.