Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 12:11 in English Standard Version "Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense." Jud 9:4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith with which Abimelech hired worthless and reckless fellows, who followed him. Pr 20:13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. Pr 28:19 Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.