Manly Industry and Parasitical Indolence
Homilist
Proverbs 12:11
He that tills his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that follows vain persons is void of understanding.


I. MANLY INDUSTRY.

1. He has manly industry indicated. Agriculture is the oldest, divinest, healthiest, and most necessary branch of human industry.

2. He has manly industry rewarded. Skilled industry is seldom in want.

II. PARASITICAL INDOLENCE..

1. There are those who hang on others for their support.

2. Such persons are fools. They sacrifice self-respect. They expose themselves to degrading annoyances.

(Homilist.)



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

WEB: He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.




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