Proverbs 21:5

Tree of Life Version

Plans of the diligent surely lead to gain, but all who are hasty come only to loss.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker’s soul craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent soul will be satisfied.

Proverbs 14:29

One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly.

Proverbs 19:2

Zeal without knowledge is not good, or to act hastily and miss the way.

Proverbs 20:21

An estate acquired quickly in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 28:22

A stingy man chases after riches, but does not know that poverty will overtake him.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see someone hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than him.

Ephesians 4:28

The one who steals must steal no longer—instead he must work, doing something useful with his own hands, so he may have something to share with the one who has need.