Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 12:11
"He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding."It was a rural society that first received this proverb, a society in which the majority of people tilled the land for a living. The words `his land' indicates ownership or occupancy of the land. "The `vain persons' of the second clause may also be accurately rendered as `worthless pursuits.'"[17] Some make up their own proverbs, as in this: "The man who tills his land will... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 12:11
shall be satisfied. Illustrations: Isaac (Genesis 26:12 ); Jacob (Genesis 31:40 ; Genesis 32:10 ). he that followeth, &c. Illustrations: Abimelech's followers (Judges 9:0 . Compare Proverbs 24:21 ); Theudas (Acts 5:36 , Acts 5:37 ). understanding. Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for sense. Septuagint adds: "He that delighteth himself in the drinking of wine shall leave his own stronghold a disgrace. " read more