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Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
Proverbs 21:5 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 21:5 in other translations
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
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In context
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
3 To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
4 A high look, and a proud heart, Even the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.
7 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.
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