New International Version (©1984) He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment.New American Standard Bible (©1995) He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless things lacks sense. GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995) Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense. King James Bible He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. American King James Version He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding. American Standard Version He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding. Bible in Basic English He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense. Douay-Rheims Bible 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 Translation He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding. English Revised Version He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding. Webster's Bible Translation He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. World English Bible He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied with bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart, |