Add parallel Print Page Options

19 Whoever cultivates his land will have plenty of food in the harvest,
    but whoever cultivates worthless ventures will have poverty in abundance.

20 A reliable person will not escape blessings,
    but one who wants to get rich quick will not escape trouble.

21 Showing favoritism is not good;
    some will desert the truth for a measly crust of bread.

Read full chapter

19 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.(A)

20 A faithful person will be richly blessed,
    but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.(B)

21 To show partiality(C) is not good(D)
    yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.(E)

Read full chapter