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
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Proverbs 27:18
He that keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit of it: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honored.
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
Moreover, the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field.
Destroyed
Proverbs 6:6
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
Proverbs 11:5
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
Psalm 112:5
A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Ecclesiastes 8:5
He who keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
Jeremiah 8:7
Yes, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.