Proverbs 21:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to lack.
Proverbs 21:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.
Proverbs 21:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 21:5 say?
Proverbs 21:5 in modern King James wording reads: "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to lack."
Where is Proverbs 21:5 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 21:5 is verse 5 of chapter 21 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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