Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:11
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Berean Standard Bible
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13 An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
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