One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 28:19 in context
Proverbs 28:16–22
16
A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment.
One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
17
A man who is tormented by blood guilt will be a fugitive until death.
No one will support him.
18
Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe;
but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
19
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One who works his land will have an abundance of food;
but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
20
A faithful man is rich with blessings;
but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
21
To show partiality is not good,
yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
22
A stingy man hurries after riches,
and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.
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