Proverbs 13:23

New Century Version

A poor person’s field might produce plenty of food, but others often steal it away.

Cross References

Psalm 112:5

It is good to be merciful and generous. Those who are fair in their business

Proverbs 12:11

Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the one who chases empty dreams is not wise.

Proverbs 12:14

People will be rewarded for what they say, and they will also be rewarded for what they do.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever tends a fig tree gets to eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will receive honor.

Proverbs 28:19

Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the ones who chase empty dreams instead will end up poor.

Ecclesiastes 5:9

The wealth of the country is divided up among them all. Even the king makes sure he gets his share of the profits.

Deuteronomy 21:4

and they must lead her down to a valley that has never been plowed or planted, with a stream flowing through it. There they must break the young cow’s neck.