Proverbs 28:19
The Scripture
(19) He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Proverbs 28 the text contrasts the wicked who are punished and the righteous who prosper, showing that God rewards those who follow his ways. It also warns that the poor who are unjust are judged harshly, while the poor who are righteous will be sustained. The chapter emphasizes that true wisdom includes both moral integrity and practical care for the needy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 12:11Proverbs 14:4Proverbs 27:23Proverbs 27:24Proverbs 27:25Proverbs 27:26Proverbs 27:27Proverbs 13:20Proverbs 23:20Proverbs 23:21Judges 9:4Luke 15:12
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