15 occurrences in 12 translations

'Lack' in the Bible

like a {robber} shall your poverty come, and what you lack like an armed man.

Verse ConceptsBanditsAvoiding Poverty

"Whoever is naive, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

Verse ConceptsWisdom And Guidance

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here," she says to those who lack understanding.

It's better to be unimportant, yet have a servant, than to pretend to be important, but lack food.

Verse ConceptsPretenceServanthood, In SocietyShortagesServants Of PeopleSeeking HonourBeing Gay

The righteous eats to satisfy his life, but the belly of the wicked will lack.

Verse ConceptsEatingRighteous, TheStomachsPlenty Through GodShortagesBeing Contenthunger

In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.

Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsFew PeopleKings And PrideSource Of Honour

and your poverty will come running, and your lack like an armed warrior.

Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation

I am more stupid than any other man,and I lack man’s ability to understand.

Verse ConceptsSelf AbasementFoolish Peopleignorance

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