| Bible in Basic English (BBE) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 19 By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough. | 19 He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. |
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