And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had dug, and said unto him, We have found water.
Proverbs 10:4 - King James 2000 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He becomes poor who works with a slack and idle hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. American Standard Version (1901) He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Common English Bible Laziness brings poverty; hard work makes one rich. Catholic Public Domain Version The neglectful hand has wrought destitution. But the hand of the steadfast prepares riches. He who advances by lies, this one feeds on the wind. For he is the same as one who runs after flying birds. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away. |
And it came to pass the same day, that Isaac's servants came, and told him concerning the well which they had dug, and said unto him, We have found water.
He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
There is one that scatters, and yet increases; and there is one that withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty.
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
A slothful man hides his hand in his dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.
The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
The thoughts of the diligent lead only to plenty; but of everyone that is hasty, only to want.
By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
Labor not for the food which perishes, but for that food which endures unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for on him has God the Father set his seal.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.