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Proverbs 28:19–20

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He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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From verse 19

  1. Proverbs 12:11Rank 1 from verse 19
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    11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

  2. Judges 9:4Rank 2 from verse 19
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    4And they gave him threescore and ten pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired vain and light persons, which followed him.

  3. Proverbs 13:20Rank 3 from verse 19
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    20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

  4. Proverbs 27:23–27Rank 4 from verse 19
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    23Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

    24For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

    25The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

    26The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

    27And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

  5. Luke 15:12–17Rank 5 from verse 19
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    12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

    13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

    14And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

    15And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

    16And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

    17And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

From verse 20

  1. Luke 16:10–12Rank 1 from verse 20
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    10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

    11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

    12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

  2. Proverbs 13:11Rank 2 from verse 20
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    11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

  3. Proverbs 10:6Rank 3 from verse 20
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    6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  4. Psalms 112:4–9Rank 4 from verse 20
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    4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

    5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

    6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

    7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

    8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

    9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

  5. Revelation 2:10Rank 5 from verse 20
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    10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

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Proverbs 28:19

COMBINED MEANING

land

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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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vain

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Empty, fruitless, ineffective, unprofitable, worthless, false, unsubstantial, or conceited.

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poverty

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The condition of being poor, destitute, or lacking necessary provision.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Proverbs 28:20

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

abound

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To be plentiful, full, or in excess; to increase, overflow, or possess or supply in abundance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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blessings

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Words or acts of blessing; expressions of divine favor; or benefits bestowed by God.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

maketh

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Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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haste

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1. To move or act quickly or without delay. 2. Speed or hurry in action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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rich

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Possessing abundance, wealth, resources, value, fruitfulness, or fullness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

19He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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20A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

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21To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

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