Nehr · Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Proverbs 21:5, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The purposes of the diligent <FI>are<Fi> only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

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