Proverbs 13:23
“Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.”
Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
Counter-Arguments
The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.
Cross-References
“He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.”
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”
“The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.”
“A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”
“A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.”