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Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

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Lazy hands make for poverty,(A)
    but diligent hands bring wealth.(B)

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The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition],
But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied.(A)

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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,(A)
    but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

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The lazy man does not plow when the winter [planting] season arrives;
So he begs at the [next] harvest and has nothing [to reap].

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Sluggards(A) do not plow in season;
    so at harvest time they look but find nothing.(B)

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