Genesis 1:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

The earth produced all kinds of vegetation. God looked at what he had done, and it was good.

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It is the ground that makes the seeds sprout and grow into plants that produce grain.

You can tell what a tree is like by the fruit it produces. You cannot pick figs or grapes from thornbushes.

You cannot fool God, so don't make a fool of yourself! You will harvest what you plant.

God gives seed to farmers and provides everyone with food. He will increase what you have, so you can give even more to those in need.

The Lord will bring about justice and praise in every nation on earth, like flowers blooming in a garden.

A field is useful to farmers, if there is enough rain to make good crops grow. In fact, God will bless such a field.

God said, “I command the earth to produce all kinds of plants, including fruit trees and grain.” And that's what happened.

Evening came, then morning—that was the third day.

You let the earth produce grass for cattle, plants for our food,