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Proverbs 13:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Proverbs 13:23-25
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
23 The field of the poor may yield much food,
but it is swept away through injustice.
24 Those who spare the rod hate their children,
but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.
25 The righteous have enough to satisfy their appetite,
but the belly of the wicked is empty.
Proverbs 13:23-25
New International Version
Proverbs 13:23-25
New International Version
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)
25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)
Proverbs 13:23-25
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:23-25
English Standard Version
23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food,
but it is swept away through (A)injustice.
24 (B)Whoever spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.[a]
25 (C)The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
but the belly of the wicked suffers want.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:24 Or who loves him disciplines him early
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