Proverbs 13:23

Easy To Read Version

A poor man might have good land that can produce plenty of food. But he makes bad decisions and stays hungry.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is good for a person\par to be kind and generous.\par It is good for a person\par to be fair in his business.\par

Proverbs 12:11

The farmer that works with his land will have enough food. But the person who wastes time on worthless ideas is foolish.

Proverbs 12:14

A person is rewarded because of the good things that he says. In the same way, the work he does gives him profit.

Proverbs 27:18

A person who cares for fig trees will be able to eat their fruit. In the same way, a person who cares for his master will be rewarded. His master will care for him.

Proverbs 28:19

A person that works hard will have plenty to eat. But a person that wastes his time with dreams will always be poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:9

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Deuteronomy 21:4

The leaders of that town must then bring the cow down to a valley with running water. It must be a valley that has never been plowed or had anything planted in it. Then the leaders must break the cow’s neck there in that valley.