Proverbs 21:5

New American Bible - revised edition

The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:4

The slack hand impoverishes, but the busy hand brings riches.

Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 19:2

Desire without knowledge is not good; and whoever acts hastily, blunders.

Proverbs 20:21

Possessions greedily guarded at the outset will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 28:22

Misers hurry toward wealth, not knowing that want is coming toward them.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see someone hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool!

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal, but rather labor, doing honest work with his [own] hands, so that he may have something to share with one in need.