“The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.”
King James Version (KJV)
13:23 The poor - Poor persons by their diligent labours, and God's blessing often grow rich. Destroyed - Or, consumed, brought to poverty, for want of discretion.
13:24 Hateth his son - His fond affection, is as pernicious to him as hatred.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soule: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The upright man has food to the full measure of his desire, but there will be no food for the stomach of evil-doers.
- Basic English Bible
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- Darby Bible
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- Webster's Bible
The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
- World English Bible
The righteous is eating to the satiety of his soul, And the belly of the wicked lacketh!
- Youngs Literal Bible
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his desire; but the belly of the wicked shall want.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible