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Proverbs 10:4

American Standard Version

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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Proverbs 10:4 in other translations

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Proverbs 10:4 · World English Bible

Proverbs 10:4 in context

  1. 2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
  2. 3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
  3. 4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
  4. 5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
  5. 6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.