Proverbs 28:19

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The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
Him tilling his land will have food aplenty, But follow emptiness, have poverty aplenty.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
Young's Literal Translation

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