Proverbs 13:23
“Much food is in the tillage of the poore: but there is that is destroyed for want of iudgement.”
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Proverbs 13:23 Context
21Euill pursueth sinners: but to the righteous, good shall be repayd. 22A good man leaueth an inheritance to his childrens children: and the wealth of the sinner is layd vp for the iust. 23Much food is in the tillage of the poore: but there is that is destroyed for want of iudgement. 24He that spareth his rod, hateth his sonne: but he that loueth him, chasteneth him betimes. 25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soule: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:23
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
- King James Version
Abundant food {is in} the fallow ground of the poor, But it is swept away by injustice.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Much food `is in' the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.
- Basic English Bible
Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.
- Darby Bible
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
- Webster's Bible
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
- World English Bible
Abundance of food -- the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is swept away by want of righteousness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:23
13:23 The poor - Poor persons by their diligent labours, and God's blessing often grow rich. Destroyed - Or, consumed, brought to poverty, for want of discretion.