Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 28:19
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Berean Standard Bible
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
World English Bible
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 28
17 A man burdened by bloodguilt will flee into the Pit; let no one support him.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
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