Proverbs 28:19

"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

DBY DBY

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.

KJV King James Version

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

WBT WBT

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

WEB WEB

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

YLT YLT

Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled `with' poverty.