Parallel Verses
Amplified
Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Holman Bible
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.
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
And the wealth of the sinner is stored up for [the hands of] the righteous.
Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,
But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
Psalm 112:5
It is well with the man who is gracious and lends;
He conducts his affairs with justice.
Proverbs 6:6-11
Go to the ant, O lazy one;
Observe her ways and be wise,
Proverbs 11:5-6
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
Proverbs 12:14
A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].
Proverbs 27:18
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who faithfully protects and cares for his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
Proverbs 28:19
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
After all, a king who cultivates the field is an advantage to the land.
Ecclesiastes 8:5-6
Whoever keeps and observes a royal command will experience neither trouble nor misery;
For a wise heart will know the
Jeremiah 8:7-10
“Even the stork in the sky
Knows her seasons [of migration],
And the turtledove, the swallow and the crane
Observe the time of their return.
But My people do not know
The law of the Lord.