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Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
Proverbs 12:11 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 In proportion to his prudence, is a man, to be praised, but, the perverse in heart, shall be an object of contempt.
9 Better slighted, and have a servant, than to honour oneself, and come short of bread.
10 A righteous man, regardeth the desire of his beast, but, the compassions of the lawless, are cruel.
11 He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
12 A lawless man craveth the prey of the wicked, but, the root of the righteous, is enduring.
13 By the transgression of the lips, is the wicked man, ensnared, but the righteous, cometh out of distress.
14 Of the fruit of a man’s mouth, shall he be satisfied with good, and, the dealing of the hands of a son of earth, shall be paid back to him.
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