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)
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) -
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“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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