Proverbs 12:11

9 He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

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

12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.

13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
KJV
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
WEB
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
ASV
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] is void of understanding.
DARBY
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
BLB
The one working his land is satisfied [with] bread, while the one pursuing vanities [is] lacking of heart.
ÅB
Den som dyrker sin jord, mettes med brød; men den som jager etter tomme ting, er uten forstand.
OTB
De som arbeider sitt land, vil ha rikelig med mat, men de som jager verdiløse sysler, mangler forstand.
B1930
Den som dyrker sin jord, mettes med brød; men den som jager efter tomme ting, er uten forstand.

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