Proverbs 28:19
What does Proverbs 28:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 28:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied <FI>with<Fi> bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled <FI>with<Fi> poverty.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness, shall be filled with poverty.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Judges 9:4
And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light fellows, who followed him.
- Proverbs 13:20
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- Luke 15:12
and the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion ofthy substance that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
- Proverbs 23:20
Be not among winebibbers, Among gluttonous eaters of flesh:
- Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
- Proverbs 27:23
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:
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