Proverbs 12:11 “The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chase…”

Proverbs 12:11

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He that tilleth his lande, shalbe satisfied with bread: but he that followeth the idle, is destitute of vnderstanding.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

Bible in Basic English

He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

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Cross references

“tilleth”

Proverbs 28:19 Proverbs 14:23 Psalm 128:2 Ephesians 4:28 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Proverbs 14:4

Proverbs 28:19 · BSB

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

Proverbs 14:23 · BSB

There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Psalm 128:2 · BSB

For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.

Ephesians 4:28 · BSB

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

2 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Proverbs 14:4 · BSB

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.

“he that followeth”

Proverbs 9:6 Proverbs 7:7 Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 1:10–19 Proverbs 6:32 Proverbs 9:13

Proverbs 9:6 · BSB

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Proverbs 7:7 · BSB

I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,

Proverbs 13:20 · BSB

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Proverbs 1:10–19 · BSB

My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.

Proverbs 6:32 · BSB

He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Proverbs 9:13 · BSB

The woman named Folly is loud; she is naive and knows nothing.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Read Proverbs 12