King James Bible
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 12:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 12:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBHe who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
American King James Version
AKJVHe that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.
King James Bible
KJVHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBHe who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
American King James Version
AKJVHe that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.