Proverbs 10:3-5

The Message

³God won’t starve an honest soul,
but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked.

⁴Sloth makes you poor;
diligence brings wealth.

⁵Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart;
go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid.

Proverbs 10:3-5

New International Version

³The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,^(A)
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.^(B)

⁴Lazy hands make for poverty,^(C)
but diligent hands bring wealth.^(D)

⁵He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.^(E)

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)