Parallel Verses

NET Bible

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

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.

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 benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous. 23 There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice. 24 The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:11

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

Psalm 112:5

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

Proverbs 6:6-11

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

Proverbs 11:5-6

The righteousness of the blameless will make straight their way, but the wicked person will fall by his own wickedness.

Proverbs 12:14

A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

Proverbs 27:18

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,

Proverbs 28:19

The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.

Ecclesiastes 5:9

The produce of the land is seized by all of them, even the king is served by the fields.

Ecclesiastes 8:5-6

Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

Jeremiah 8:7-10

Even the stork knows when it is time to move on. The turtledove, swallow, and crane recognize the normal times for their migration. But my people pay no attention to what I, the Lord, require of them.

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