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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 28) Proverbs 28:19 KJV
"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough."
Proverbs Chapter 28, Verse 19
Proverbs 28:19 in Context (Verses 16–22 KJV)
16
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
18
Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.*
21
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.*