Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 10:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Lazy hands make for poverty,

but diligent hands bring wealth.

4Poor is one who works with 10:4 Lit an idle handa lazy hand,

But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand,

But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

4Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,

But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

4Idle hands make one poor,

but diligent hands bring wealth.

4Hands that don’t want to work make you poor.

But hands that work hard bring wealth to you.