Proverbs 12:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

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. 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. disgrace. "

Proverbs 12:11

11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.