Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty.
New American Standard Bible
But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.
King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Holman Bible
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
International Standard Version
Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
A Conservative Version
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who follows after vanity shall have poverty enough.
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.
Amplified
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Bible in Basic English
By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.
Darby Translation
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
Julia Smith Translation
He working his land shall be filled with bread: and he pursuing the vain shall be filled with poverty.
King James 2000
He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after worthless pursuits shall have poverty enough.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who tills his ground will have plenty bread, but he who follows fantasies will have plenty [of] poverty.
Modern King James verseion
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he pursuing vanities shall have poverty enough.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, shall have poverty enough.
NET Bible
The one who works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases daydreams will have his fill of poverty.
New Heart English Bible
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Webster
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
World English Bible
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
Themes
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence in, abundantly recompensed
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Evil consequences of
Following » Those that follow vain people
The poor » Condition of, often results from » Bad company
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 28:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
18 He that walketh with integrity, shall be saved, but, he that is crooked, turning two ways, shall fall in one. 19 He that tilleth his ground, shall have plenty of bread, but, he that pursueth empty-heads, shall have plenty of poverty. 20 A man of fidelity, aboundeth in blessings, but, one hasting to be rich, shall not be held innocent.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
Judges 9:4
So they gave him seventy pieces of silver, out of the house of Baal-berith, - and Abimelech hired therewith, loose and unstable men, and they followed him.
Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
Proverbs 14:4
Without cattle, the crib is clean, but, much increase, is in the strength of the ox.
Proverbs 23:20-21
Do not be among them who tipple with wine, - among them who are gluttons;
Proverbs 27:23-27
Note well, the appearance of thy flock, apply thy mind to thy herds;
Luke 15:12-17
And the younger of them said unto the father - Father! give me the share that falleth to me, of what there is. And, he, divided unto them the living.