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Proverbs 28:19

Whoever works his land shall be satisfied with bread. But whoever pursues leisure will be filled with need
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King James Version

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

English Standard Version

Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.

New International Version

He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.