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Proverbs 28:19
Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
Proverbs 28:19 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 A leader lacking understanding multiplieth oppressions, Whoso is hating dishonest gain prolongeth days.
17 A man oppressed with the blood of a soul, Unto the pit fleeth, none taketh hold on him.
18 Whoso is walking uprightly is saved, And the perverted of ways falleth at once.
19 Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
20 A stedfast man hath multiplied blessings, And whoso is hasting to be rich is not acquitted.
21 To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.
22 Troubled for wealth is the man with an evil eye, And he knoweth not that want doth meet him.
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