Proverbs 28:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

American King James Version (AKJV)

He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough.

Webster's Revision

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

World English Bible

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

English Revised Version (ERV)

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

Definitions for Proverbs 28:19

Vain - Empty; foolish; useless.

Clarke's Proverbs 28:19 Bible Commentary

He that tilleth his land - See Proverbs 12:11.