Proverbs 21:5

New Century Version

The plans of hard-working people earn a profit, but those who act too quickly become poor.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:4

A lazy person will end up poor, but a hard worker will become rich.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy will not get what they want, but those who work hard will.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 28:22

Selfish people are in a hurry to get rich and do not realize they soon will be poor.

Proverbs 20:21

Wealth inherited quickly in the beginning will do you no good in the end.

Proverbs 19:2

Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.