Proverbs 28:19 nasb — He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

NASB

"He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty."

— Proverbs 28:19, NASB

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Proverbs 28 — Context

16

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.

17

A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him.

18

He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once.

19

He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.

20

A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

21

To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress.

22

A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him.

Proverbs 28:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 28:19 say?
Proverbs 28:19 in the NASB reads: “He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.”
Where is Proverbs 28:19 in the Bible?
Proverbs 28:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 28, verse 19.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 28:19.
What translation should I read Proverbs 28:19 in?
Proverbs 28:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 28:19?
Proverbs 28:19 reads (NASB): “He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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