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19 Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat.
    Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing.

20 A trustworthy person has many blessings,
    but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
21 Showing partiality is not good,
    because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread.

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19 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
    but those who chase fantasies will have their fill of poverty.(A)

20 A faithful person will be richly blessed,
    but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.(B)

21 To show partiality(C) is not good(D)
    yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.(E)

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