11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
11 The one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies.
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
13 The wicked
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble.
14 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hand comes back to him.
13 The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.
14 Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.
14 Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.
(Read Proverbs 12:13)
Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.
(Read Proverbs 12:14)
When men use their tongues aright, to teach and comfort others, they enjoy acceptance through Christ Jesus; and the testimony of their conscience, that they in some measure answer the end of their being.
4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
4 A hearty wife invigorates her husband, but a frigid woman is cancer in the bones.
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
(Read Proverbs 12:4)
A wife who is pious, prudent, and looks well to the ways of her household, who makes conscience of her duty, and can bear crosses; such a one is an honour and comfort to her husband. She that is the reverse of this, preys upon him, and consumes him.
23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
23 Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
23 The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
(Read Proverbs 12:23)
Foolish men proclaim to all the folly and emptiness of their minds.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:11
Commentary on Proverbs 12:11
(Read Proverbs 12:11)
It is men's wisdom to mind their business, and follow an honest calling. But it is folly to neglect business; and the grace of God teaches men to disdain nothing but sin.