Proverbs 21:5
“The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want.”
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Proverbs 21:5 Context
3To doe iustice and iudgement, is more acceptable to the Lord, then sacrifice. 4An high looke, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sinne. 5The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want. 6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanitie tossed to and fro of them that seeke death. 7The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to doe iudgement.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.
- King James Version
The plans of the diligent {lead} surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty {comes} surely to poverty.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The thoughts of the diligent `tend' only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty `hasteth' only to want.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.
- Basic English Bible
The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
- Darby Bible
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
- Webster's Bible
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
- World English Bible
The purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:5
21:5 Hasty - Who manages his affairs rashly.