Proverbs 12:11

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

v.11This passage

v.12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

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.