King James Bible
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 28:19
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 28:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | |
World English BibleWEB | One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
World English Bible
WEBOne who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
King James Bible
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons'shall have poverty enough.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that tilleth his ground, shall be filled with bread: but he that followeth idleness shall be filled with poverty.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
World English Bible
WEBOne who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is tilling his ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanity, Is filled with poverty.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that tills his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that follows after vain persons shall have poverty enough.