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Proverbs 13:4

World English Bible

The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,
but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.

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Proverbs 13:4 in other translations

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 13:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:4 in context

  1. 2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,
    but the unfaithful crave violence.
  2. 3He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
    One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
  3. 4The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing,
    but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
  4. 5A righteous man hates lies,
    but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.
  5. 6Righteousness guards the way of integrity,
    but wickedness overthrows the sinner.