Proverbs 12:11
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- 28 In the biblical period agriculture was the most common occupation for the people; so “working a field” describes a substantial occupation, but also represents working in general. Diligent work, not get-rich-quick schemes, is the key to ensuring income.
- 29 Heb “will have his fill of” or “will be satisfied with.”
- 30 Heb “empty things” or “vain things.” The term רֵיקִים (reqim) refers to worthless pursuits in an effort to make money. The fact that the participle used is “chase after” shows how elusive these are. Cf. “fantasies”; “empty dreams”; “useless projects.”
- 31 Heb “heart.” The term לֵב (lev, “heart”) functions as a metonymy of association for wisdom ( 524 3).
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The one who works his land will have plenty of food,
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
He who works his land will have plenty of food,
but he who follows worthless things lacks sense.
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KJV 1900King James Version
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread:
But he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
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