Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 12:11
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
About Proverbs 12:11
Few verses address Unemployment in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 12:11. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 37:25
“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.”
- Proverbs 10:4
“He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”
- Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
- Philippians 4:19
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
- Colossians 3:23
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
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How to Apply Proverbs 12:11
Pray through Proverbs 12:11 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Unemployment in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.