Proverbs 13:23
What does Proverbs 13:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Abundance of food--the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 27:18
Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.
- Proverbs 27:23
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:
- Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
- Jeremiah 8:7
Yea, the stork in the heavens knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle-dove and the swallow and the crane observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the law of Jehovah.
- Ecclesiastes 5:9
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
- Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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