Proverbs 24:34

New American Bible - revised edition

Then poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like a brigand.

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

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

Those slack in their work are kin to the destroyer.

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest—

These also are proverbs of Solomon. The servants of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transmitted them.

Those who cultivate their land will have plenty of food, but those who engage in idle pursuits will have plenty of want.

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the arms to rest—

Then poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like a brigand.