Proverbs 12:11

 

“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”
King James Version (KJV)


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Other Translations of Proverbs 12:11

Hee that tilleth his land, shall bee satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vaine persons, is void of vnderstanding.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 12

He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless {things} lacks sense.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' is void of understanding.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

He 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.
- Douay Rheims Bible

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

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

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

He that tilleth his ground shall have plenty of bread; but he that followeth after vain things is void of understanding.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible


 

ThaddousG's comment on 2021-06-18 08:04:22:

Be sensible and work your job. It's okay to have a dream but don't leave your sure thing to follow after fleeting pleasures; in the which most are built upon vain fantasies that may or may not come true. Good reference scripture for this verse is 1 Timothy 8-10 and Proverbs 23:4. Also I think the other translations for this scripture are great in conjunction with this one!

 

gma's comment on 2014-12-03 13:46:15:

I think idle in this sense means frivolous vain idle pleasures

 

Anonymous's comment on 2014-03-19 15:37:53:

what does idle mean is that a person who worships earthly things

 


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