Proverbs 30:22
Proverbs 30:22 Meaning and Explanation
“For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →The earth is troubled when a servant rules and when a fool has plenty.
The Context of Proverbs 30:22
The first two things that disturb the earth.
What Does Proverbs 30:22 Mean?
A servant elevated to kingship represents complete social inversion. The earth trembles at hierarchy upended without wisdom or preparation—power in the wrong hands causes chaos.
A fool with abundance is equally dangerous. Plenty without wisdom leads to corruption and misuse of resources. The fool with meat (power, wealth) becomes a threat to order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 30:22
What does Proverbs 30:22 mean?
The earth is troubled when a servant rules and when a fool has plenty.
What is the context of Proverbs 30:22?
The first two things that disturb the earth.