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Proverbs 20:4

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing.

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He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

so shall your poverty come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

He who observes the wind won't sow; and he who regards the clouds won't reap.