Proverbs 12:11-13
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat,
but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.
12 A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people,
but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.
13 An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:11-13
New International Version
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food,
but those who chase fantasies have no sense.(A)
12 The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
but the root of the righteous endures.
Proverbs 12:11-13
King James Version
11 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.
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