Proverbs 6:11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 Then poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like a brigand.
Proverbs 6:11
King James Version
11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
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Proverbs 12:24
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
24 The diligent hand will govern,
but sloth makes for forced labor.(A)
Proverbs 12:24
King James Version
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
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Proverbs 13:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 The appetite of the sluggard craves but has nothing,
but the appetite of the diligent is amply satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4
King James Version
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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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
King James Version
13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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Proverbs 28:19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 Those who cultivate their land will have plenty of food,
but those who engage in idle pursuits will have plenty of want.(A)
Proverbs 28:19
King James Version
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
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