Proverbs 12:11
11 Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:11
King James Version
11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
English Standard Version
11 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
The Message
11 The one who stays on the job has food on the table; the witless chase whims and fancies.
New King James Version
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
New Living Translation
11 A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
Proverbs 12:13-14
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:13-14
King James Version
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.
English Standard Version
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.
The Message
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.
New King James Version
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.
New Living Translation
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:13-14
Commentary on Proverbs 12:13
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Many a man has paid dear in this world for the transgression of his lips.
Commentary on Proverbs 12:14
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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.
Proverbs 12:4
4 A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:4
King James Version
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
English Standard Version
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.
The Message
4 A hearty wife invigorates her husband, but a frigid woman is cancer in the bones.
New King James Version
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
New Living Translation
4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:4
Commentary on Proverbs 12:4
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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.
Proverbs 12:23
23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
Other Translations of Proverbs 12:23
King James Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
English Standard Version
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
The Message
23 Prudent people don't flaunt their knowledge; talkative fools broadcast their silliness.
New King James Version
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
New Living Translation
23 The wise don't make a show of their knowledge, but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 12:23
Commentary on Proverbs 12:23
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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.