And on the same day it came to be that the servants of Yitsḥaq came and informed him about the well which they had dug, and said to him, “We have found water.”
Proverbs 10:4 - The Scriptures 2009 Poor is he who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the hard worker makes rich. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He becomes poor who works with a slack and idle hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. American Standard Version (1901) He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Common English Bible Laziness brings poverty; hard work makes one rich. Catholic Public Domain Version The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away. |
And on the same day it came to be that the servants of Yitsḥaq came and informed him about the well which they had dug, and said to him, “We have found water.”
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
There is one who scatters, yet increases more. And one who withholds more than is right, But it comes to poverty.
The hand of the hard worker rules, But the lazy is put to compulsory labour.
The lazy one has no game to roast, But the hard worker prizes his possessions.
The being of the lazy one craves, but has not; While the being of the hard workers are enriched.
Also, he who is slack in his work Is a brother of a master destroyer.
Laziness makes one fall into a deep sleep, And an idle being suffers hunger.
A lazy one buries his hand in a dish, And does not bring it back to his mouth.
Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, be satisfied with bread.
The lazy one does not plough after the autumn; At harvest time he inquires – there is none!
The plans of the hard worker lead only to plenty, But all rash haste only to poverty.
Because of laziness the framework tumbles, and through idleness of hands the house leaks.
Do not labour for the food that is perishing, but for the food that is remaining to everlasting life, which the Son of Aḏam shall give you, for the Father, Elohim, has set His seal on Him.”
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Master, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Master.