Proverbs 13:23

Proverbs 13:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23An unplowed field produces food for the poor,

but injustice sweeps it away.

23Abundant food is in the uncultivated ground of the poor,

But 13:23 Lit there is what is sweptit is swept away by injustice.

23Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,

But it is swept away by injustice.

23Abundant food is in the fallow (uncultivated) ground of the poor,

But [without protection] it is swept away by injustice.

23Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,

but without justice it is swept away.

23An unplowed field produces food for poor people.

But those who treat them badly destroy it all.