Proverbs 28:19

Proverbs 28:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19Those who work their land will have abundant food,

but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.

19One who works his land will have plenty of food,

But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

19He who tills his land will have plenty of food,

But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

19He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,

But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

19The one who works his land will have plenty of food,

but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

19Those who work their land will have plenty of food.

But those who chase dreams will be very poor.