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Proverbs 10:3
The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:3 · World English Bible
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Proverbs 10:3 in other translations
The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
The Lord will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
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In context
1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
4 He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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