Proverbs 10:4

Proverbs 10:4 in 10 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 a lazy 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.

4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand;

But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

4A slouthfull hand maketh poore: but the hand of the diligent maketh riche.

4He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,

but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

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

But hands that work hard bring wealth to you.

4If a man is lazy, he will soon be poor.

But if he works hard, he will become rich.

4Poor [is] he who is working [with] a slothful hand, || And the hand of the diligent makes rich.