Proverbs 13:23 · KJV
“Much food {is in} the tillage of the poor: but there is {that is} destroyed for want of judgment.”
— Proverbs 13:23
A good {man} leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner {is} laid up for the just.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13 — Context
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
22A good {man} leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner {is} laid up for the just.
23Much food {is in} the tillage of the poor: but there is {that is} destroyed for want of judgment.
24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain {persons is} void of understanding.
Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain {persons} shall have poverty enough.
Ecclesiastes 5:9
Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king {himself} is served by the field.
Psalms 112:5
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. {discretion: Heb. judgment}
Ecclesiastes 8:5-6
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. {shall...: Heb. shall know}
Proverbs 27:18
Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, {and} look well to thy herds. {look...: Heb. set thy heart}
Proverbs 6:6-11
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: