Proverbs 20:13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 Do not love sleep lest you be reduced to poverty;
keep your eyes open, have your fill of food.
Proverbs 20:13
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
13 Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty;
open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.
Proverbs 20:13
Good News Translation
13 If you spend your time sleeping, you will be poor. Keep busy and you will have plenty to eat.
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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.
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