Holy Scripture
Proverbs 12:11
A church father on this verse
“He who works his land, etc. Who exercises his soul with spiritual studies will now be satisfied with virtues and then with the feasts of rewards. But he who refuses to labor for the salvation of his soul, will then be numbered among the foolish; even though now he may seem glorious with either divine or human wisdom.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
11He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; But they that pursue vanities are void of understanding. a He that enjoys himself in banquets of wine, Shall leave dishonor in his own strongholds.
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In context
9Better is a man in dishonor serving himself, Than one honoring himself and wanting bread.
10A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; But the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
— Proverbs 12:11 —
12The desires of the ungodly are evil; But the roots of the godly are firmly set.
13For the sin of his lips a sinner falls into snares; But a righteous man escapes from them. a He whose looks are gentle shall be pitied, But he that contends in the gates will afflict souls.