Proverbs 24:30

The Passion Translation

One day I passed by the field of a lazy man, and I noticed the vineyards of a slacker. I observed nothing but thorns, weeds, and broken-down walls.

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The lovers of God will rejoice when they see this. Good men are glad when the evil ones are silenced.

I was once inexperienced, but now I’m old. Not once have I found a lover of God forsaken by him, nor have any of their children gone hungry.

Words of wisdom flow from the one with true discernment. But to the heartless, words of wisdom become like rods beating their backside.

Work hard at your job and you’ll have what you need. Following a get-rich-quick scheme is nothing but a fantasy.

The slacker wants it all and ends up with nothing, but the hard worker ends up with all that he longed for.

Don’t be so stupid as to think you can get away with your adultery. It will destroy your life, and you’ll pay the price for the rest of your days.