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In the biblical context, "lack" often refers to a deficiency or absence of something necessary or desired, whether it be material, spiritual, or emotional. The concept of lack is addressed throughout Scripture, highlighting both human insufficiency and God's provision.

Old Testament References

In the Old Testament, lack is frequently associated with material needs, such as food, water, or shelter. For instance, during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, they experienced a lack of food and water, which God miraculously provided (Exodus 16:3-4, 17:6). This period of testing revealed their dependence on God for sustenance.

Proverbs often contrasts the diligent with the lazy, noting that laziness leads to lack. Proverbs 10:4 states, "Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth." This highlights the principle that lack can result from a lack of effort or wisdom.

New Testament References

In the New Testament, lack is often discussed in the context of faith and spiritual needs. Jesus addresses the issue of lack in the Sermon on the Mount, teaching His followers not to worry about their material needs, as God knows what they need and will provide (Matthew 6:31-33). This passage emphasizes trust in God's provision over anxiety about lack.

The Apostle Paul speaks to the sufficiency found in Christ, even amidst physical lack. In Philippians 4:12-13, he writes, "I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Here, Paul underscores that spiritual contentment and strength in Christ transcend material circumstances.

Spiritual Lack

The Bible also addresses spiritual lack, particularly the absence of wisdom or understanding. James 1:5 encourages believers to seek wisdom from God, who gives generously to all without finding fault. This promise assures believers that God will supply what is lacking in their spiritual lives if they ask in faith.

God's Provision

Throughout Scripture, God's provision is presented as the remedy for lack. Psalm 23:1 declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This metaphor of God as a shepherd caring for His sheep illustrates His commitment to meeting the needs of His people.

In the New Testament, Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate provider, meeting both physical and spiritual needs. The feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:1-14) is a powerful example of Jesus addressing physical lack while also pointing to Himself as the "bread of life" (John 6:35), fulfilling spiritual hunger.

Conclusion

The biblical narrative consistently points to God as the source of all provision, urging believers to trust in His sufficiency rather than their own resources. Whether addressing material, emotional, or spiritual lack, Scripture calls for reliance on God's abundant grace and provision.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (n.) Blame; cause of blame; fault; crime; offense.

2. (n.) Deficiency; want; need; destitution; failure; as, a lack of sufficient food.

3. (v. t.) To blame; to find fault with.

4. (v. t.) To be without or destitute of; to want; to need.

5. (v. i.) To be wanting; often, impersonally, with of, meaning, to be less than, short, not quite, etc.

6. (v. i.) To be in want.

7. (interj.) Exclamation of regret or surprise.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

LACK

(forms of chacer, "to lack," ayin, "nought"): This word in its various forms has the usual meaning of "want," "need," "deficiency." There is but little change in the use of the word in the different versions. Sometimes one of the common synonyms is exchanged for the word itself, e.g. in the Old Testament, 1 Samuel 21:15 the Revised Version (British and American) has "lack" ("Do I lack madmen?") where the King James Version has "need of"; Proverbs 5:23, "for lack," instead of "without"; 6:32, "void of" for "lacketh"; 10:21, "lack" for "want"; 31:11, "lack" for "need"; Isaiah 59:15, "lacking" for "faileth." In the New Testament "lack" is the translation of hustereo, literally, "to be behind," and endees, "in want." In Luke 8:6, the Revised Version (British and American) reads "had no" instead of "lacked" in the King James Version. In 2 Corinthians 11:9, the Revised Version gives "my want" for "which was lacking to me" in the King James Version; in Colossians 1:24 "that which is lacking" for "that which is behind"; James 2:15 "lack" for "destitute." It will readily be seen that sometimes the slight variation helps to explain the meaning.

G. H. Gerberding

Greek

1641. elattoneo -- to be less
... to be less. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: elattoneo Phonetic Spelling:
(el-at-ton-eh-o) Short Definition: I have less, lack Definition: I have less, lack ...
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192. akrasia -- want of power
... power. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: akrasia Phonetic Spelling:
(ak-ras-ee'-a) Short Definition: incontinence, intemperance, lack of restraint ...
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3007. leipo -- to leave, leave behind
... Word Origin a prim. verb Definition to leave, leave behind NASB Word Usage lack
(1), lacking (2), lacks (1), need (1), remains (1). be destitute, lack. ...
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5302. hustereo -- to come late, be behind, come short
... come short NASB Word Usage am...lacking (1), come short (1), comes short (1), destitute
(1), fall short (1), impoverished (1), inferior (2), lack (2), lacked (1 ...
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170. akaireomai -- to have no opportunity
... Word Origin from akairos (unseasonable) Definition to have no opportunity
NASB Word Usage lacked opportunity (1). lack opportunity. ...
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776. asitia -- abstinence from food
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: asitia Phonetic Spelling:
(as-ee-tee'-ah) Short Definition: abstinence, a fast Definition: either: lack or ...
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3918. pareimi -- to sit constantly beside
... its various forms); to be near, ie At hand; neuter present participle (singular)
time being, or (plural) property -- come, X have, be here, + lack, (be here ...
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763. asebeia -- ungodliness, impiety
... wickedness. Cognate: 763 -- properly, a lack of respect, itself in --
ie refusing to give honor where honor is due. See 765 (). ...
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50. agnoeo -- to be ignorant, not to know
... From a (as a negative particle) and noieo; not to know (through lack of information
or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination) -- (be ...
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1162. deesis -- a need, entreaty
... Cognate: 1162 (, "to be , "; see the cognate 1189 , "praying for a ") -- heart-
petition, arising out of deep personal need (sense of lack, want). ...
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Strong's Hebrew

2637. chaser -- to lack, need, be lacking, decrease
... chaser. 2638 . to lack, need, be lacking, decrease. Transliteration: chaser Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-sare') Short Definition: lacking. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2640. choser -- want, lack
... want, lack. Transliteration: choser Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-ser) Short Definition:
lack. Word Origin from chaser Definition want, lack NASB Word Usage lack (3) ...
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7459. reabon -- hunger, lack of food, famine
... 7458, 7459. reabon. 7460 . hunger, lack of food, famine. Transliteration: reabon
Phonetic Spelling: (reh-aw-bone') Short Definition: famine. ...
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2638. chaser -- needy, lacking, in want of
... Word Origin from chaser Definition needy, lacking, in want of NASB Word Usage
lack (2), lacked (1), lacking (4), lacks (6), who lacks (4). ...
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4270. machsor -- a need, thing needed, poverty
... Word Origin from chaser Definition a need, thing needed, poverty NASB Word Usage
lack (2), need (2), needs (1), poor (1), poverty (3), want (4). ...
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7326. rush -- to be in want or poor
... root Definition to be in want or poor NASB Word Usage am a poor (1), destitute
(1), lack (1), poor (18), poor man (2), pretends to be poor (1). ...
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1097. beli -- a wearing out
... Word Origin from balah Definition a wearing out NASB Word Usage because* (6), cannot
(1), lack (4), no (6), no more (1), no one (3), nor (1), nothing (1 ...
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5737. adar -- to help
... 5736, 5737. adar. 5737a . to help. Transliteration: adar Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-dar') Short Definition: dig. dig, fail, keep rank, lack ...
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6544a. para -- let go, let alone
... root Definition let go, let alone NASB Word Usage avoid (1), brought about a lack
(1), control (1), draw the away (1), get out of control (1), go loose (1 ...
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6485. paqad -- to attend to, visit, muster, appoint
... 1), counted (1), damage (1), deposited (3), deprived (1), empty (3), entrusted
(1), examine (1), foremen (1), gave (1), had the oversight (1), lack (1), longed ...
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Library

The Lack of Prayer
... CHAPTER I The Lack of Prayer. "Ye have not, because ye ask not.""James
4:2. "And He saw that there was no man, and wondered that ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter i the lack of.htm

The Great Unknown Lack.
... The Need The Great Unknown Lack. The greatness of men's need stands out
most pathetically in this, that men don't know their need. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the great unknown lack.htm

Whether There is a Sin in Lack of Mirth?
... OF MODESTY AS CONSISTING IN THE OUTWARD MOVEMENTS OF THE BODY (FOUR ARTICLES)
Whether there is a sin in lack of mirth? Objection ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether there is a sin.htm

Whether Boys and those who Lack the Use of Reason Can Receive ...
... OF THE IMPEDIMENTS TO THIS SACRAMENT (SIX ARTICLES) Whether boys and those
who lack the use of reason can receive Orders? Objection ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether boys and those who.htm

Of the Lack of all Comfort
... THE SECOND BOOK. ADMONITIONS CONCERNING THE INNER LIFE CHAPTER IX Of the
lack of all comfort. It is no hard thing to despise human ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kempis/imitation of christ/chapter ix of the lack.htm

"Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge"
... Prophets of the Northern Kingdom Chapter 24 "Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge". God's
favor toward Israel had always been conditional on their obedience. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 24 destroyed for lack.htm

Whether Lack of Members Should be an Impediment?
... OF THE IMPEDIMENTS TO THIS SACRAMENT (SIX ARTICLES) Whether lack of members
should be an impediment? Objection 1: It would seem ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether lack of members should.htm

Sad Lack of Zeal.
... Sad Lack of Zeal. Two young men came into our inquiry room here the other
night, and after a convert had talked with them, and showed ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/sad lack of zeal.htm

Whether There is a vice Opposed to Anger Resulting from Lack of ...
... OF ANGER (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether there is a vice opposed to anger resulting from
lack of anger? ... is not a vice opposed to anger, resulting from lack of anger. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether there is a vice 2.htm

Sells Out at Alexandria. Moves to Crittenden. Preaches There and ...
... Plan of Work. Memorizing in Sunday-school. Lack of Church Discipline. One-Man System. ...
Memorizing in Sunday-school. Lack of Church Discipline. One-Man System. ...
/.../chapter xii sells out at.htm

Thesaurus

Lack (86 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Blame; cause of blame; fault; crime; offense. 2. (n.) Deficiency; want;
need; destitution; failure; as, a lack of sufficient food. ...LACK. ...
/l/lack.htm - 33k

Want (607 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The state of not having; the condition of being without anything; absence
or scarcity of what is needed or desired; deficiency; lack; as, a want of ...
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Supply (40 Occurrences)
... meets the daily necessities of an army or other large body of men; store; -- used
chiefly in the plural; as, the army was discontented for lack of supplies. ...
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Lacked (18 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Lack. Multi-Version Concordance ... Psalms 34:10 Young lions have lacked
and been hungry, And those seeking Jehovah lack not any good, (YLT). ...
/l/lacked.htm - 12k

Immanuel (3 Occurrences)
... 12). The prophet then chides him bitterly for his lack of faith, which,
he says, not only wearies men, but God also (Isaiah 7:13). ...
/i/immanuel.htm - 16k

Lacks (27 Occurrences)
... (WEB). Deuteronomy 15:8 for thou dost certainly open thy hand to him, and dost
certainly lend him sufficient for his lack which he lacketh. (See NAS). ...
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Levity (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Frivolity; inappropriate lack of gravity and
seriousness in deportment or character; trifling gayety; sportiveness; vanity. ...
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Weakness (25 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The quality or state of being weak; want of strength or firmness; lack
of vigor; want of resolution or of moral strength; feebleness. ...
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Fail (130 Occurrences)
... crops fail. 2. (vi) To be affected with want; to come short; to lack; to
be deficient or unprovided; -- used with of. 3. (vi) To ...
/f/fail.htm - 43k

Fifty (131 Occurrences)
... Genesis 18:28 What if there will lack five of the fifty righteous? Will
you destroy all the city for lack of five?" He said, "I ...
/f/fifty.htm - 39k

Resources

How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6)? | GotQuestions.org

What should be a Christian's response to a lack of sex in marriage (a sexless marriage)? | GotQuestions.org

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith? | GotQuestions.org

Lack: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Lack (86 Occurrences)

Matthew 13:58
He didn't do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
(See NIV)

Matthew 19:20
The young man said to him, "All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?"
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 6:6
And he was greatly surprised because they had no faith. And he went about the country places teaching.
(See NIV)

Mark 10:21
Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Mark 16:14
Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they sat at the table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they didn't believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
(See NIV)

Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me."
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Luke 22:35
He said to them, "When I sent you out without purse, and wallet, and shoes, did you lack anything?" They said, "Nothing."
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 4:34
For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
(Root in WEB KJV ASV YLT)

Romans 2:26
In the same way if an uncircumcised man pays attention to the just requirements of the Law, shall not his lack of circumcision be overlooked, and,
(WEY)

Romans 3:3
For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?
(WEB NIV)

1 Corinthians 7:5
Don't deprive one another, unless it is by consent for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and may be together again, that Satan doesn't tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 16:17
I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus; for that which was lacking on your part, they supplied.
(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

2 Corinthians 8:14
but for equality. Your abundance at this present time supplies their lack, that their abundance also may become a supply for your lack; that there may be equality.
(WEB DBY)

2 Corinthians 8:15
As it is written, "He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack."
(WEB KJV ASV YLT NAS RSV)

2 Corinthians 9:12
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
(WEB DBY)

2 Corinthians 11:9
And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
(Root in KJV DBY WBS YLT)

Galatians 2:13
And along with him the other Jews also concealed their real opinions, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their lack of straightforwardness.
(WEY)

Philippians 2:30
because for the work of Christ he came near to death, risking his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.
(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY)

Philippians 4:11
Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.
(WEB)

Colossians 2:23
Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren't of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
(See NIV)

1 Thessalonians 4:12
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
(KJV YLT)

Titus 3:13
Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
(Root in WEB DBY YLT NAS RSV)

Hebrews 3:19
And so we see that it was owing to lack of faith that they could not be admitted.
(WEY)

James 1:5
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.
(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

James 2:15
And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,
(WEB WEY ASV RSV)

Genesis 18:28
What if there will lack five of the fifty righteous? Will you destroy all the city for lack of five?" He said, "I will not destroy it, if I find forty-five there."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Exodus 16:18
When they measured it with an omer, he who gathered much had nothing over, and he who gathered little had no lack. They gathered every man according to his eating.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Deuteronomy 8:9
a land in which you shall eat bread without scarceness, you shall not lack anything in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you may dig copper.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Deuteronomy 15:8
but thou shalt open thy hand bountifully unto him, and shalt certainly lend him on pledge what is sufficient for his need, in that which he lacketh.
(Root in DBY YLT NAS)

Deuteronomy 28:48
thou hast served thine enemies, whom Jehovah sendeth against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in lack of all things; and he hath put a yoke of iron on thy neck, till He hath destroyed thee.
(YLT NAS)

Deuteronomy 28:57
and against her seed which cometh out from between her feet, even against her sons whom she doth bear, for she doth eat them for the lacking of all things in secret, in the siege and in the straitness with which thine enemy doth straiten thee within thy gates.
(Root in YLT NAS)

Judges 18:10
When you go, you will come to an unsuspecting people. The land is broad; yea, God has given it into your hands, a place where there is no lack of anything that is in the earth."
(DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Judges 19:19
We have straw and provender for our asses, with bread and wine for me and your maidservant and the young man with your servants; there is no lack of anything."
(DBY YLT NAS RSV)

Judges 19:20
And the old man saith, 'Peace to thee; only, all thy lack 'is' on me, only in the broad place lodge not.'
(YLT)

1 Samuel 21:15
Do I lack madmen, that you have brought this fellow to play the madman in my presence? Shall this fellow come into my house?"
(WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV)

1 Kings 2:4
That Yahweh may establish his word which he spoke concerning me, saying,'If your children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail you,' he said,'a man on the throne of Israel.'
(See NAS)

1 Kings 8:25
So now, O Lord, the God of Israel, let your word to your servant David, my father, come true, when you said, You will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel before me, if only your children give attention to their ways, walking before me as you have done.
(See NAS)

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish the throne of your kingdom over Israel forever, according as I promised to David your father, saying,'There shall not fail you a man on the throne of Israel.'
(See NAS)

1 Kings 11:22
Then Pharaoh said to him, "But what have you lacked with me, that behold, you seek to go to your own country?" He answered, "Nothing, however only let me depart."
(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Kings 17:16
the pitcher of meal was not consumed, and the dish of oil did not lack, according to the word of Jehovah that He spake by the hand of Elijah.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 7:18
then I will establish the throne of your kingdom, according as I covenanted with David your father, saying, There shall not fail you a man to be ruler in Israel.
(See NAS)

2 Chronicles 28:19
For Yahweh brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had dealt wantonly in Judah, and trespassed severely against Yahweh.
(See NAS)

Job 4:11
The old lion perishes for lack of prey. The cubs of the lioness are scattered abroad.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

Job 24:8
They are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for lack of a shelter.
(WEB NIV)

Job 30:3
They are gaunt from lack and famine. They gnaw the dry ground, in the gloom of waste and desolation.
(WEB)

Job 31:19
if I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or that the needy had no covering;
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Job 34:35
'Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.'
(See NIV)

Job 38:41
Who provides for the raven his prey, when his young ones cry to God, and wander for lack of food?
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY RSV NIV)

Psalms 8:5
And causest him to lack a little of Godhead, And with honour and majesty compassest him.
(YLT)

Psalms 23:1
A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.
(WEB YLT)

Psalms 34:9
Oh fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack with those who fear him.
(WEB YLT NIV)

Psalms 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh shall not lack any good thing.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Psalms 94:10
He who disciplines the nations, won't he punish? He who teaches man knows.
(See NIV)

Proverbs 5:23
He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)

Proverbs 9:4
Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
(Root in JPS YLT NAS NIV)

Proverbs 9:16
Whoso is thoughtless, let him turn in hither'; and as for him that lacketh understanding, she saith to him:
(Root in JPS YLT NAS NIV)

Proverbs 10:19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
(WEB RSV)

Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
(WEB ASV YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
(WEB DBY YLT)

Proverbs 15:22
Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.
(See NIV)

Proverbs 22:27
If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.
(See NIV)

Proverbs 26:20
For lack of wood a fire goes out. Without gossip, a quarrel dies down.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Proverbs 28:27
One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY YLT NIV)

Proverbs 31:11
The heart of her husband trusts in her. He shall have no lack of gain.
(WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Ecclesiastes 6:2
a man to whom God gives riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him no power to eat of it, but an alien eats it. This is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
(Root in WEB ASV YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Ecclesiastes 9:8
Let your garments be always white, and don't let your head lack oil.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)

Isaiah 5:13
Therefore my people go into captivity for lack of knowledge. Their honorable men are famished, and their multitudes are parched with thirst.
(WEB ASV DBY NAS NIV)

Isaiah 24:11
A cry over the wine 'is' in out-places, Darkened hath been all joy, Removed hath been the joy of the land.
(See RSV)

Isaiah 32:6
For a fool speaketh folly, And his heart doth iniquity, to do profanity, And to speak concerning Jehovah error, To empty the soul of the hungry, Yea, drink of the thirsty he causeth to lack.
(YLT)

Isaiah 34:16
Search in the book of Yahweh, and read: not one of these will be missing. none will lack her mate. For my mouth has commanded, and his Spirit has gathered them.
(WEB YLT NAS NIV)

Isaiah 50:2
Why, then, when I came, was there no man? and no one to give answer to my voice? has my hand become feeble, so that it is unable to take up your cause? or have I no power to make you free? See, at my word the sea becomes dry, I make the rivers a waste land: their fish are dead for need of water, and make an evil smell.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 51:14
Hastened hath a wanderer to be loosed, And he doth not die at the pit, And his bread is not lacking.
(Root in YLT NAS NIV)

Isaiah 56:10
His watchmen are blind, they are all without knowledge; they are all dogs without tongues, unable to make a sound; stretched out dreaming, loving sleep.
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Isaiah 56:11
Yes, the dogs are for ever looking for food; while these, the keepers of the sheep, are without wisdom: they have all gone after their pleasure, every one looking for profit; they are all the same.
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Jeremiah 7:32
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that it shall no more be called Topheth, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of Slaughter: for they shall bury in Topheth, till there be no place to bury.
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Jeremiah 14:6
And wild asses have stood on high places, They have swallowed up wind like dragons, Consumed have been their eyes, for there is no herb.
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Jeremiah 33:17
For the Lord has said, David will never be without a man to take his place on the seat of the kingdom of Israel;
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Jeremiah 33:18
neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to burn meal offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.
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Jeremiah 35:19
For this reason the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said, Jonadab, the son of Rechab, will never be without a man to take his place before me.
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Lamentations 4:9
Those who are killed with the sword are better than those who are killed with hunger; For these pine away, stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field.
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Ezekiel 4:17
so that they lack bread and water, and have been astonished one with another, and been consumed in their iniquity.
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Ezekiel 34:5
They were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field, and were scattered.
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Ezekiel 34:8
As I live, says the Lord Yahweh, surely because my sheep became a prey, and my sheep became food to all the animals of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my sheep, but the shepherds fed themselves, and didn't feed my sheep;
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Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because you have forgotten your God's law, I will also forget your children.
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Amos 4:6
"I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and lack of bread in every town; yet you haven't returned to me," says Yahweh.
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Zechariah 10:2
For the teraphim have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams. They comfort in vain. Therefore they go their way like sheep. They are oppressed, because there is no shepherd.
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