Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

Bible References

Food

Proverbs 12:11
The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
Proverbs 27:18
Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
Proverbs 28:19
The one who works his land
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by the field.

Destroyed

Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, you slacker!
Observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
Psalm 112:5
Good will come to a man who lends generously
and conducts his business fairly.
Ecclesiastes 8:5
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
Jeremiah 8:7
Even the stork in the sky
knows her seasons.
The turtledove, swallow, and crane
are aware of their migration,
but My people do not know
the requirements of the Lord.

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