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Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Proverbs 12:11 · New Heart English Bible
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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 shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12 The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
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