Verse Comparison: Proverbs 28:19
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' shall have poverty enough.
Amplified® Bible
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless people {and} pursuits will have poverty enough.
Contemporary English Version
Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble.
Darby English Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
Good News Bible
A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat. People who waste time will always be poor.
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
He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty {pursuits} will have poverty in plenty.
New International Version
He who works his land will have abundant food,
but the one who chases fantasies will have his 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!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
Revised Standard Version
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled `with' poverty.
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