11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.


In Context

8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread.

10 The just regardeth the lives of his beasts: but the bowels of the wicked are cruel.

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

13 For the sins of the lips ruin draweth nigh to the evil mall: but the just shall escape out of distress.

Proverbs 12:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:11Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.