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Proverbs 13:4

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4wThe soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,

while the soul of the diligent xis richly supplied.

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Cross references

  1. wSee ch. 6:9–11
  2. xch. 11:25

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A sluggard’s appetite is never filled,

but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,

but the diligent is fully satisfied.

NLTNew Living Translation

Lazy people want much but get little,

but those who work hard will prosper.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The soul of the lazy craves, but there is nothing,

but the person of diligence is richly supplied.

KJV 1900King James Version

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing:

But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.