Proverbs 12:11
He who tilleth his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But he who followeth worthless persons is void of understanding.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10The righteous man careth for the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
12The wicked man longeth after the prey of evil-doers; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Cross References
Psalms 26:4I sit not with men of falsehood. And go not in company with dissemblers.
Proverbs 1:10My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not!
Proverbs 6:32Whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding; He that doeth it destroyeth himself;
Proverbs 9:6Forsake folly, and live! And go forward in the way of understanding!
Proverbs 9:16“Whoever is simple, let him turn in hither!” And to him that is void of understanding she saith,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:11
10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. See here, 1. To how great a degree a good man will be merciful; he has not only a compassion for the human nature under its greatest abasements, but he regards even the life of his beast, not only because it is his servant, but because it is God's creature, and in conformity to Providence, which preserves man and beast. The beasts that are under our care must be provided for, must have convenient food and rest, must… Read the whole commentary →