Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want.
In context
2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment. 8 The way of man is froward and strange: But as for the pure, his work is right.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:5 in the NIV
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:5 in the ESV
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.