Proverbs 12:11
What does Proverbs 12:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied <FI>with<Fi> bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 28:19
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
- Psalms 26:4
I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither will I go in with dissemblers.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11
and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;
- Proverbs 13:20
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not.
- Proverbs 13:23
Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
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