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.

Proverbs 14:29

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

Proverbs 19:2

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

Proverbs 20:21

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

Proverbs 28:22

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

Proverbs 29:20

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

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.