Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.In other versions
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain `persons' is void of understanding.
ASV
He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
BBE
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
DBY
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, But he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
WEB
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
YLT
He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.
ENG
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
WBT
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
BSB
In context
9He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
10A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.