What does Proverbs 28:19 mean?

Proverbs 28:19 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 28:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

17A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

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.

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

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

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