Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but without justice, it is swept away.
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.
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.
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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Caphah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
22
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
but without justice, it is swept away.
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 12:11
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
Psalm 112:5
and conducts his business fairly.
Proverbs 6:6-11
Observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 11:5-6
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.
Proverbs 12:14
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.
Proverbs 27:18
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
and pay attention to your herds,
Proverbs 28:19
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
The profit from the land is taken by all; the king is served by the field.
Ecclesiastes 8:5-6
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful,
Jeremiah 8:7-10
knows her seasons.
The turtledove, swallow, and crane
are aware of their migration,
but My people do not know
the requirements of the Lord.