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Proverbs 28:19

World English Bible

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

English Standard Version

Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

One who works his land will have plenty of food, But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

New International Version

Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

New King James Version

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough!

New Living Translation

A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.