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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 13, Verse 23

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A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
King James Version
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
American Standard Version
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
New English Translation
Abundant food may come from the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.
World English Bible
An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.
24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
8
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.