Catholic Public Domain Version
"Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment. "
— Proverbs 13:23, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”
“Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice. ”
“An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.”
“Abundant food may come from the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.”
“Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered without judgment.”
“There is much food in the ploughed land of the poor; but it is taken away by wrongdoing.”
“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”
Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.
Evil pursues sinners. And good things shall be distributed to the just.
The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
Much nourishment is in the fallow land of the fathers. But for others, it is gathered without judgment.
He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.
The just eats and fills his soul. But the belly of the impious is never satisfied.