Proverbs 12:11

American Standard Version

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

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Proverbs 12:11 in other translations

He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

Proverbs 12:11 · World English Bible

Proverbs 12:11 in context

  1. 9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
  2. 10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
  3. 11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
  4. 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
  5. 13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.