Proverbs 17:2
New American Standard Bible
2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 17:2
New Living Translation
2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
Proverbs 18:9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:9
New Living Translation
9 A lazy person is as bad as
someone who destroys things.
Proverbs 19:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:15 Lit an idle
- Proverbs 19:15 Lit soul
Proverbs 19:15
New Living Translation
15 Lazy people sleep soundly,
but idleness leaves them hungry.
Proverbs 19:24
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:24 Lit idle person
Proverbs 19:24
New Living Translation
24 Lazy people take food in their hand
but don’t even lift it to their mouth.
Proverbs 20:4
New American Standard Bible
4 The [a](A)lazy one does not plow after the autumn,
So he [b]begs during the harvest and has nothing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit idle
- Proverbs 20:4 Lit asks
Proverbs 20:4
New Living Translation
4 Those too lazy to plow in the right season
will have no food at the harvest.
Proverbs 20:13
New American Standard Bible
13 (A)Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with [a]food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:13 Lit bread
Proverbs 20:13
New Living Translation
13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.
Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!
Proverbs 21:5
New American Standard Bible
5 The plans of the (A)diligent certainly lead to advantage,
But everyone (B)who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5
New Living Translation
5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,
but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
Proverbs 21:17
New American Standard Bible
17 One who (A)loves pleasure will become a poor person;
One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
Proverbs 21:17
New Living Translation
17 Those who love pleasure become poor;
those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
Proverbs 21:25-26
New American Standard Bible
25 The (A)desire of the [a]lazy one puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26 All day long he [b]is craving,
While the righteous (B)gives and does not hold back.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:25 Lit idle
- Proverbs 21:26 Lit desires desire
Proverbs 21:25-26
New Living Translation
25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
for their hands refuse to work.
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 22:13
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:13 Lit idle
Proverbs 22:13
New Living Translation
13 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there!
If I go outside, I might be killed!”
Proverbs 22:29
New American Standard Bible
29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure people.
Proverbs 22:29
New Living Translation
29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
They will serve kings
rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 24:10
New American Standard Bible
10 If you (A)show yourself lacking courage on the day of distress,
Your strength is meager.
Proverbs 24:10
New Living Translation
10 If you fail under pressure,
your strength is too small.
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