Proverbs 12:11

The one who works his land will have plenty of food, 1 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. 1

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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

In Context

10The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, 1 but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. 1

12The wicked person desires what evil men have stolen from others, 1 but the fruit of righteous people comes from themselves. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 3:19By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, 1 until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. 1 For dust you are, and to dust you will return.”

Psalms 26:4I do not associate with deceitful people, 1 nor do I mingle with dishonest people. 1

Proverbs 1:10My son, if sinners try to entice you into their sin, 1 refuse to follow them. 1

Proverbs 6:32The one who commits adultery has no sense; 1 the one who does it destroys himself. 1

Proverbs 9:6Leave your naive actions and live; 1 walk in the path of understanding. 1

Proverbs 9:16“Let anyone who is naive turn aside here,” 1 she says to those who have no sense. 1

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 →

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