American Standard Version
"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
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”
“He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.”
“The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks sense.”
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish.”
“He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.”
“He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.”
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.