Proverbs 28:19

Tree of Life Version

Whoever works his land will be satisfied with food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.

He who walks with wise men is wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean, but from the strength of the ox comes an abundant harvest.

Do not love sleep, lest you become poor. Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

then your poverty comes tramping in, and your need like an armed soldier.

So they gave him 70 pieces of silver from the temple of Baal-berith. Abimelech then hired idle and reckless fellows, who followed him.