Selah · Bible verse
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
In context
9Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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