Proverbs 28:19

He that tilleth his land, shal haue plentie of bread: but he that followeth after vaine persons, shall haue pouerty enough.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty {pursuits} will have poverty in plenty.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' shall have poverty enough.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
- World English Bible

Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled [with] poverty.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things shall have poverty enough.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 28:19

28:17 Violence - That sheddeth any man's blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment.

28:18 At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more.

28:20 Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions.

28:21 For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice.