Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
New American Standard Bible
But he who pursues worthless things lacks
King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
International Standard Version
Whoever tills his soil will have a lot to eat, but anyone who pursues fantasies lacks sense.
A Conservative Version
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
Amplified
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment.
Bible in Basic English
He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.
Darby Translation
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
Julia Smith Translation
He working his earth shall be filled with bread: and he pursuing vain things wanted heart.
King James 2000
He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows worthless things lacks {sense}.
Modern King James verseion
He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he who follows vanities lacks heart.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He that tilleth his land, shall have plenteousness of bread; but he that followeth idleness, is a very fool.
NET Bible
The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.
New Heart English Bible
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
The Emphasized Bible
He that tilleth his land, shall be filled with food, but, he that runneth after worthless men, lacketh sense.
Webster
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
World English Bible
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
Themes
Agriculture » General references to
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Diligence in, abundantly recompensed
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are a proof of folly
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Following » Those that follow vain people
Understanding » Who is void of understanding
Vanity » Fools follow those given to
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
10
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 28:19
will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies
will have his fill of poverty.
Judges 9:4
So they gave him 70 pieces of silver from the temple of Baal-berith.
Genesis 3:19
until you return to the ground,
since you were taken from it.
For you are dust,
and you will return to dust.”
Psalm 26:4
or associate with hypocrites.
Psalm 128:2
what your hands have worked for.
You will be happy,
and it will go well for you.
Proverbs 1:10-19
don’t be persuaded.
Proverbs 4:14-15
don’t proceed in the way of evil ones.
Proverbs 6:32
whoever does so destroys himself.
Proverbs 7:7
I noticed among the youths,
a young man lacking sense.
Proverbs 9:6
pursue the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:13
she is gullible and knows nothing.
Proverbs 9:16
To the one who lacks sense, she says,
Proverbs 13:20
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:23
but without justice, it is swept away.
Proverbs 14:4
but an abundant harvest comes
through the strength of an ox.
Proverbs 14:23
but endless talk
Proverbs 27:27
food for your household
and nourishment for your female servants.
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Jonah 2:8
forsake faithful love,
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
to seek to lead a quiet life,
2 Thessalonians 3:8
we did not eat
Titus 1:10-11
For there are also many rebellious people, full of empty talk and deception, especially those from Judaism.