Proverbs 13:4

4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
ESV
4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
NLT
4 Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.
MSG
4 Indolence wants it all and gets nothing; the energetic have something to show for their lives.
CSB
4 The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 13:4 In-Context

2 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.
4 A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
5 The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.
6 Righteousness guards the person of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Proverbs 21:25-26
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