Proverbs 13:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 13:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 13:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 13:4 say?
Proverbs 13:4 in modern King James wording reads: "The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."
Where is Proverbs 13:4 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 13:4 is verse 4 of chapter 13 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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