Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:11
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® Bible
He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense {and} is without understanding.
Contemporary English Version
Hard working farmers have more than enough food; daydreamers are nothing more than stupid fools.
Darby English Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
Good News Bible
A hard-working farmer has plenty to eat, but it is stupid to waste time on useless projects.
King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
New American Standard Bible
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless {things} lacks sense.
New International Version
He who works his land will have abundant food,
but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.
New King James Version
He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense.
Revised Standard Version
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits has no sense.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied `with' bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
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