Proverbs 13:4
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The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 13:4
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The soul of the sluggard craves and {gets} nothing, But the soul of the diligent is made fat.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.
- Basic English Bible
A sluggard's soul desireth and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- Darby Bible
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
- Webster's Bible
The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied.
- World English Bible
The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; but the soul of the diligent shall be abundantly gratified.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
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