Proverbs 21:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you plan and work hard, you will have plenty; if you hurry to get rich, you will end up poor.

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Laziness leads to poverty; hard work makes you rich.

No matter how much you want, laziness won't help a bit, but hard work will reward you with more than enough.

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper.

Don't be selfish and eager to get rich— you will end up worse off than you can imagine.

Getting rich quick may turn out to be a curse.

Willingness and stupidity don't go well together. If you are too eager, you will miss the road.

There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.