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Proverbs 12:11
He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
Proverbs 12:11 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 12:11 in other translations
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
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In context
8 A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
9 He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.
10 An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.
11 He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
12 The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.
13 In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.
14 From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.
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