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
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Other Translations for Proverbs 21:5

BSB
The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
AKJV
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
CPDV
The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need.
ERV
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
NHEB
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
SMT
The purposes of the active only to abundance; and every one hastening only to want.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 21:5

ThethoughtsH4284Noun FeminineofthediligentH2742tendonlytoplenteousnessH4195Noun MasculinebutofeveryonethatishastyH213VerbonlytowantH4270Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 21:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 21:5
Summary
Persistent effort yields abundance; rashness causes deprivation
Event
Contrast between diligence and haste
Estimated Time Period
c. 950-700 BC
Category
Wisdom