Proverbs 12:11
King James Version (KJV)
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
In context
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
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Proverbs 12:11 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.