Proverbs 13:4

Modern

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Traditional

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Literal

The soul of a sluggish one is desiring, and has nothing; and the soul of the diligent ones is made fat.

Latin

Vult et non vult piger; anima autem operantium impinguabitur.

Hebrew

English

The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
Proverbs 12:11
The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
2 Peter 1:5–11
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Proverbs 2:2–9
…if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,
Proverbs 10:4
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Proverbs 11:25
A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”
Proverbs 28:25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
Hebrews 6:11
We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.
Proverbs 8:34
Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
Proverbs 26:13
The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!”
Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.