Verse 19
Proverbs 28:19
King James Version
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain
persons shall have poverty enough.
Original Language Text
hebrew
עֹבֵ֣ד אַ֭דְמָת/וֹ יִֽשְׂבַּֽע לָ֑חֶם וּ/מְרַדֵּ֥ף רֵ֝קִ֗ים יִֽשְׂבַּֽע רִֽישׁ
English Translation
The one who works the land will be satisfied with bread, but the one pursuing worthless things will be satisfied with poverty.
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Chapter 28 Context
1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
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2
For the transgression of a land many
are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding
and know...
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3
A poor man that oppresseth the poor
is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
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4
They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.
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5
Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all
things.
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6
Better
is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than
he that is perverse
in his ways, though he...
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7
Whoso keepeth the law
is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous
men shameth his father.
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8
He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity...
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9
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
shall be abomination.
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10
Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but...
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11
The rich man
is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
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12
When righteous
men do rejoice,
there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
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13
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh
them shall have merc...
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14
Happy
is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
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15
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear;
so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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16
The prince that wanteth understanding
is also a great oppressor:
but he that hateth covetousness sha...
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17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of
any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
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18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but
he that is perverse
in his ways shall fall at once.
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19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain
persons shall...
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocen...
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21
To have respect of persons
is not good: for for a piece of bread
that man will transgress.
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22
He that hasteth to be rich
hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
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23
He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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24
Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith,
It is
no transgression; the same
is the companio...
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25
He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be m...
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26
He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
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27
He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
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28
When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.
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