Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Bible References

Righteous

1 Timothy 4:8
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which is present and that to come.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your disposition be without fondness for money; content with the present things; for He Himself hath said, "I will in nowise leave you, neither will I in any wise forsake you."

The belly

2 Thessalonians 3:10
For, even when we were with you, this we commanded you, "If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat."