Proverbs 21:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:4

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.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Proverbs 19:2

Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.

Proverbs 20:21

When an inheritance is obtained hastily in the beginning, in the end it will be without a blessing.

Proverbs 28:22

A man who hurries to become rich, and who envies others, does not know that destitution will overwhelm him.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

Ephesians 4:28

Whoever was stealing, let him now not steal, but rather let him labor, working with his hands, doing what is good, so that he may have something to distribute to those who suffer need.