Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 13:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

4The soul of the 13:4 Lit idlelazy one craves and gets nothing,

But the soul of the diligent is made 13:4 Lit fatprosperous.

4The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,

But the soul of the diligent is made fat.

4The 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. [Prov 10:4]

4The slacker craves yet has nothing,

but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

4People who refuse to work want things and get nothing.

But the desires of people who work hard are completely satisfied.