Proverbs 13:23
An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, 1 but it is swept away by injustice. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 6:6Look at the ant, you lazy person, 1 consider her ways, and be wise. 1
Proverbs 12:11The one who works his land will have plenty of food, 1 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. 1
Proverbs 27:18The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, 1 and the one who protects his master will be honored. 1
Proverbs 28:19The one who works his land will have plenty of food, 1 but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. 1
Ecclesiastes 8:5Whoever keeps the king's commands avoids harm. 2 A wise man's heart recognizes the proper course and time of action. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:23
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. See here, 1. How a good man's estate lasts: He leaves an inheritance to his children's children. It is part of his praise that he is thoughtful for posterity, that he does not lay all out upon himself, but is in care to do well for those that come after him, not by withholding more than is meet, but by a prudent and decent frugality. He trains up his children to this, that they may leave it to… Read the whole commentary →