Verse 23

Much{H7230} food{H400} is in the tillage{H5215} of the poor{H7218}{(H8676)}{H7326}{(H8802)}: but there is{H3426} that is destroyed{H5595}{(H8737)} for want{H3808} of judgment{H4941}.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:11 : 11 He that tilleth{H5647}{(H8802)} his land{H127} shall be satisfied{H7646}{(H8799)} with bread{H3899}: but he that followeth{H7291}{(H8764)} vain{H7386} persons is void{H2638} of understanding{H3820}.
  • Prov 28:19 : 19 He that tilleth{H5647}{(H8802)} his land{H127} shall have plenty{H7646}{(H8799)} of bread{H3899}: but he that followeth{H7291}{(H8764)} after vain{H7386} persons shall have poverty enough{H7389}.
  • Eccl 5:9 : 9 Moreover the profit{H3504} of the earth{H776} is for all: the king{H4428} himself is served{H5647}{(H8738)} by the field{H7704}.
  • Eccl 8:5-6 : 5 Whoso keepeth{H8104}{(H8802)} the commandment{H4687} shall feel{H3045}{(H8799)} no evil{H7451} thing{H1697}: and a wise man's{H2450} heart{H3820} discerneth{H3045}{(H8799)} both time{H6256} and judgment{H4941}. 6 Because to every purpose{H2656} there is{H3426} time{H6256} and judgment{H4941}, therefore the misery{H7451} of man{H120} is great{H7227} upon him.
  • Jer 8:7-9 : 7 Yea, the stork{H2624} in the heaven{H8064} knoweth{H3045}{(H8804)} her appointed times{H4150}; and the turtle{H8449} and the crane{H5483} and the swallow{H5693} observe{H8104}{(H8804)} the time{H6256} of their coming{H935}{(H8800)}; but my people{H5971} know{H3045}{(H8804)} not the judgment{H4941} of the LORD{H3068}. 8 How do ye say{H559}{(H8799)}, We are wise{H2450}, and the law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068} is with us? Lo, certainly{H403} in vain{H8267} made{H6213}{(H8804)} he it; the pen{H5842} of the scribes{H5608}{(H8802)} is in vain{H8267}. 9 The wise{H2450} men are ashamed{H3001}{(H8689)}, they are dismayed{H2865}{(H8804)} and taken{H3920}{(H8735)}: lo, they have rejected{H3988}{(H8804)} the word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068}; and what wisdom{H2451} is in them? 10 Therefore will I give{H5414}{(H8799)} their wives{H802} unto others{H312}, and their fields{H7704} to them that shall inherit{H3423}{(H8802)} them: for every one from the least{H6996} even unto the greatest{H1419} is given{H1214}{(H8802)} to covetousness{H1215}, from the prophet{H5030} even unto the priest{H3548} every one dealeth{H6213}{(H8802)} falsely{H8267}.
  • Prov 27:18 : 18 Whoso keepeth{H5341}{(H8802)} the fig tree{H8384} shall eat{H398}{(H8799)} the fruit{H6529} thereof: so he that waiteth{H8104}{(H8802)} on his master{H113} shall be honoured{H3513}{(H8792)}.
  • Prov 27:23-27 : 23 Be thou diligent{H3045}{(H8799)} to know{H3045}{(H8800)} the state{H6440} of thy flocks{H6629}, and look{H7896}{(H8798)} well{H3820} to thy herds{H5739}. 24 For riches{H2633} are not for ever{H5769}: and doth the crown{H5145} endure to every{H1755} generation{H1755}? 25 The hay{H2682} appeareth{H1540}{(H8804)}, and the tender grass{H1877} sheweth{H7200}{(H8738)} itself, and herbs{H6212} of the mountains{H2022} are gathered{H622}{(H8738)}. 26 The lambs{H3532} are for thy clothing{H3830}, and the goats{H6260} are the price{H4242} of the field{H7704}. 27 And thou shalt have goats{H5795}' milk{H2461} enough{H1767} for thy food{H3899}, for the food{H3899} of thy household{H1004}, and for the maintenance{H2416} for thy maidens{H5291}.
  • Prov 12:14 : 14 A man{H376} shall be satisfied{H7646}{(H8799)} with good{H2896} by the fruit{H6529} of his mouth{H6310}: and the recompence{H1576} of a man's{H120} hands{H3027} shall be rendered{H7725}{(H8686)}{(H8675)}{H7725}{(H8799)} unto him.
  • Ps 112:5 : 5 A good{H2896} man{H376} sheweth favour{H2603}{(H8802)}, and lendeth{H3867}{(H8688)}: he will guide{H3557}{(H8770)} his affairs{H1697} with discretion{H4941}.
  • Prov 6:6-9 : 6 Go{H3212}{(H8798)} to the ant{H5244}, thou sluggard{H6102}; consider{H7200}{(H8798)} her ways{H1870}, and be wise{H2449}{(H8798)}: 7 Which having no guide{H7101}, overseer{H7860}{(H8802)}, or ruler{H4910}{(H8802)}, 8 Provideth{H3559}{(H8686)} her meat{H3899} in the summer{H7019}, and gathereth{H103}{(H8804)} her food{H3978} in the harvest{H7105}. 9 How long wilt thou sleep{H7901}{(H8799)}, O sluggard{H6102}? when wilt thou arise{H6965}{(H8799)} out of thy sleep{H8142}? 10 Yet a little{H4592} sleep{H8142}, a little{H4592} slumber{H8572}, a little{H4592} folding{H2264} of the hands{H3027} to sleep{H7901}{(H8800)}: 11 So shall thy poverty{H7389} come{H935}{(H8804)} as one that travelleth{H1980}{(H8764)}, and thy want{H4270} as an armed{H4043} man{H376}.
  • Prov 11:5-6 : 5 The righteousness{H6666} of the perfect{H8549} shall direct{H3474}{(H8762)} his way{H1870}: but the wicked{H7563} shall fall{H5307}{(H8799)} by his own wickedness{H7564}. 6 The righteousness{H6666} of the upright{H3477} shall deliver{H5337}{(H8686)} them: but transgressors{H898}{(H8802)} shall be taken{H3920}{(H8735)} in their own naughtiness{H1942}.