Proverbs 13:23

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:23

BSB
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.
AKJV
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
CPDV
Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.
ERV
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
NHEB
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
SMT
Much food to the fallow ground of the poor: and in no judgment there is destroying.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:23
Summary
Diligence produces abundance; poor judgment causes loss.
Event
Contrasting industrial success with judgment failure
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom