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Proverbs 13:4
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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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Proverbs 13:4 in Other Translations
KJV
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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
ESV
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The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
NLT
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Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
MSG
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Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.
CSB
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The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4 In-Context
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From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
3
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.
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A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
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The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
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Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
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Proverbs 21:25-26
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