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


In Context

8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, 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 have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man: but the righteous shall come out of trouble.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:11He 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.

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 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.