Proverbs 13:23

God's Word

When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.

Proverbs 12:11

Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.

Proverbs 12:14

One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit, and whoever protects his master is honored.

Proverbs 28:19

Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat. Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.

Ecclesiastes 5:9

Yet, a king is an advantage for a country with cultivated fields.

Deuteronomy 21:4

The leaders of that city will bring the heifer down to a river, to a location where the land hasn’t been plowed or planted. At the river they must break the heifer’s neck.