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Proverbs 13:23

World English Bible

An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,
but injustice sweeps it away.

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Proverbs 13:23 in other translations

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

Proverbs 13:23 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:23 in context

  1. 21Misfortune pursues sinners,
    but prosperity rewards the righteous.
  2. 22A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
    but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
  3. 23An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,
    but injustice sweeps it away.
  4. 24One who spares the rod hates his son,
    but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
  5. 25The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul,
    but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.