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Proverbs 28:19

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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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Proverbs 28:19 in other translations

One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 28:19 · World English Bible

Proverbs 28:19 in context

  1. 17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.
  2. 18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
  3. 19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
  4. 20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.
  5. 21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.