Proverbs 14:4

Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue {comes} by the strength of the ox.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Where there are no oxen, their food-place is clean; but much increase comes through the strength of the ox.
- Basic English Bible

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
- Darby Bible

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
- Webster's Bible

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean, but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
- World English Bible

Without oxen a stall [is] clean, And great [is] the increase by the power of the ox.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 14:4

14:4 The crib - The stable is empty of food for cattle, and much more for man. In the same sense cleanness of teeth is put for famine, #Amos 4:6|. The strength - By their labours, or by diligence in husbandry, which then was principally managed by oxen.