Proverbs 13:4

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:4

BSB
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
AKJV
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
CPDV
The lazy one is willing and then not willing. But the soul of he who labors shall be made fat.
ERV
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
NHEB
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
SMT
The soul of the slothful one desiring, and nothing: and the soul of the active shall be made fat.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 13:4

ThesoulH5315Noun FeminineofthesluggardH6102AdjectivedesirethH183VerbandhathnothingbutthesoulH5315Noun FeminineofthediligentH2742shallbemadefatH1878Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 13:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:4
Summary
Laziness yearns without; diligence achieves abundance.
Event
Contrasting outcomes of effort
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom