Proverbs 28:19

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

Proverbs 28:19 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

16The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

17A man that is laden with the blood of any person Shall flee unto the pit; let no man stay him.

18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

20A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

21To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

22he that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

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