Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
But it is swept away by injustice.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

International Standard Version

The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice.

A Conservative Version

Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor, but there is [that is] consumed because of injustice.

American Standard Version

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

Amplified


Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.

Bible in Basic English

There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.

Darby Translation

Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is lost for want of judgment.

Julia Smith Translation

Much food to the fallow ground of the poor: and in no judgment there is destroying

King James 2000

Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for lack of justice.

Lexham Expanded Bible

[There is] much food [in] the field of the poor, but {it is swept away} by {injustice}.

Modern King James verseion

Much food is in the plowed ground of the poor, but when there is no justice, it is swept away.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

There is plenteousness of food in the fields of the poor; and shall be increased out of measure.

NET Bible

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.

New Heart English Bible

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

The Emphasized Bible

Much food, is in the fallow ground of the poor, but there is that is swept away, for want of justice.

Webster

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

World English Bible

An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

Youngs Literal Translation

Abundance of food -- the tillage of the poor, And substance is consumed without judgment.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אכל 
'okel 
Usage: 44

is in the tillage
נר ניר 
Niyr 
Usage: 4

of the poor
ראשׁ 
Ro'sh 
Usage: 598

but there is
ישׁ 
Yesh 
is, be, have, there,
Usage: 135

ספה 
Caphah 
Usage: 20


Usage: 0

Verse Info

Context Readings

A Wise Son Lives Righteously

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. 23 Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
But it is swept away by injustice.
24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:11

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

Psalm 112:5

It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.

Proverbs 6:6-11

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

Proverbs 11:5-6

The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds,

Proverbs 28:19

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

Ecclesiastes 5:9

But this is gain for a land in every way: a king committed to cultivated fields.

Ecclesiastes 8:5-6

Whoever keeps a command will know no evil thing, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way.

Jeremiah 8:7-10

Even the stork in the heavens knows her times, and the turtledove, swallow, and crane keep the time of their coming, but my people know not the rules of the LORD.

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