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Proverbs 12:11

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 12:11 in other translations

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

Proverbs 12:11 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:11 in context

  1. 9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
    than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
  2. 10A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
  3. 11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread,
    but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
  4. 12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men,
    but the root of the righteous flourishes.
  5. 13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
    but the righteous shall come out of trouble.