Proverbs 19:15
Amplified Bible
15
Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity],
And the idle person will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:15
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:15 Lit an idle
- Proverbs 19:15 Lit soul
Proverbs 19:24
Amplified Bible
24
The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:24
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:24 Lit idle person
Proverbs 20:4
Amplified Bible
4
The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].
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 20:13
Amplified Bible
13
Do not love [excessive] sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes [so that you can do your work] and you will be satisfied with bread.
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 21:17
Amplified Bible
17
He who loves [only selfish] pleasure will become a poor man;
He who loves and is devoted to [a]wine and [olive] oil will not become rich.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:17 I.e. items associated with lavish feasting and excessive luxury.
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 21:25-26
Amplified Bible
25
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
26
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].(A)
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 22:29
Amplified Bible
29
Do you see a man skillful and experienced in his work?
He will stand [in honor] before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.
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 24:27
Amplified Bible
27
Prepare your work outside
And get it ready for yourself in the field;
[a]Afterward build your house and establish a home.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:27 Establishing your priorities and proceeding in an orderly manner brings its own reward.
Proverbs 24:27
New American Standard Bible
27 Prepare your work outside,
And (A)make it ready for yourself in the field;
Afterward, then, build your house.
Proverbs 24:30-34
Amplified Bible
30
I went by the field of the lazy man,
And by the vineyard of the man lacking understanding and common sense;
31
And, behold, it was all overgrown with thorns,
And nettles were covering its surface,
And its stone wall was broken down.
32
When I saw, I considered it well;
I looked and received instruction.
33
“Yet a little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest [and daydream],”
34
Then your poverty will come as a robber,
And your want like an armed man.
Proverbs 24:30-34
New American Standard Bible
30 I passed by the field of [a]a lazy one,
And by the vineyard of a person (A)lacking [b]sense,
31 And behold, it was completely (B)overgrown with weeds;
Its surface was covered with (C)weeds,
And its stone (D)wall was broken down.
32 When I saw, I [c]reflected upon it;
I looked, and received instruction.
33 “(E)A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest,”
34 Then your poverty will come like [d]a drifter,
And your need like [e]an armed man.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 24:30 Lit an idle
- Proverbs 24:30 Lit heart
- Proverbs 24:32 Lit set my heart
- Proverbs 24:34 Lit one who moves about
- Proverbs 24:34 Lit a man with a shield
Proverbs 26:14
Amplified Bible
14
As the door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy person on his bed [never getting out of it].
Proverbs 26:14
New American Standard Bible
14 As the door turns on its hinges,
So does a (A)lazy one on his bed.
Proverbs 27:18
Amplified Bible
18
He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit,
And he who faithfully protects and cares for his master will be honored.(A)
Proverbs 27:18
New American Standard Bible
18 One who tends the (A)fig tree will eat its fruit,
And one who (B)cares for his master will be honored.
Proverbs 27:23-27
Amplified Bible
23
Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
24
For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
25
When the grass is gone, the new growth is seen,
And herbs of the mountain are gathered in,
26
The lambs will supply wool for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field.
27
And there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
And for the maintenance of your maids.
Proverbs 27:23-27
New American Standard Bible
23 (A)Know well the [a]condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;
24 For riches are not forever,
Nor does a (B)crown endure to all generations.
25 When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen,
And the herbs of the mountains are (C)gathered in,
26 The lambs will be for your clothing,
And the goats will bring the price of a field,
27 And there will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
For the food of your household,
And sustenance for your attendants.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 27:23 Lit face
Proverbs 28:19
Amplified Bible
19
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Proverbs 28:19
New American Standard Bible
19 (A)One who works his land will (B)have plenty of food,
But one who follows empty pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
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