Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
Poor people's farmland can produce plenty of food, but some is wasted because of poor decisions.
This verse is saying that even people with limited resources can be productive, but without wise judgment, opportunities and resources get wasted.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the Book of Proverbs often used farming imagery to teach practical wisdom for everyday decisions. This verse highlights that even the poor could yield abundant food through diligent tillage of their land, but poor judgment could lead to waste or destruction of resources. Such proverbs were drawn from the experiences of a society where wise management of limited resources was essential for survival.
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