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Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Proverbs 28:19 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 28:19 in other translations
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
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In context
16 The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; But he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
21 To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
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