Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through 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.
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 13:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
22 A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren, but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous. 23 The field of the poor may produce much food, but it can be swept away through injustice. 24 Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
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Cross References
Proverbs 12:11
Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.
Psalm 112:5
It is good for the person who lends generously, conducting his affairs with fairness.
Proverbs 6:6-11
Go to the ant, you lazy man! Observe its ways and become wise.
Proverbs 11:5-6
The righteousness of the innocent creates a level path, but the wicked fall by their wickedness.
Proverbs 12:14
By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.
Proverbs 27:18
Whoever nurtures the fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever obeys his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,
Proverbs 28:19
Whoever works his farmland will have abundant food, but whoever chases fantasies will become very poor.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
Also, the increase of the land belongs to everyone; the king himself is served by his field.
Ecclesiastes 8:5-6
Whoever obeys his commands will not experience harm, and the wise in heart will discern both the appropriate time and response.
Jeremiah 8:7-10
Even the stork in the sky knows its seasons, and the dove, the swallow, and the crane observe the time for migration. But my people don't know the requirements of the LORD.