Proverbs 12:11-12
Proverbs 12:11-12 The Message (MSG)
The one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies. What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin, while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life.
Proverbs 12:11-12 King James Version (KJV)
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. The wicked desireth the net of evil men: But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the one who chases empty dreams is not wise. The wicked want what other evil people have stolen, but good people want to give what they have to others.
Proverbs 12:11-12 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding. The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 New International Version (NIV)
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures.
Proverbs 12:11-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows worthless things lacks common sense and good judgment. The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 New Living Translation (NLT)
A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense. Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
Proverbs 12:11-12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Work hard at your job and you’ll have what you need. Following a get-rich-quick scheme is nothing but a fantasy. The cravings of the wicked are only for what is evil, but righteousness is the core motivation for the lovers of God, and it keeps them content and flourishing.