Proverbs 21:5

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.

Proverbs 21:5 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; But Jehovah weigheth the hearts.

3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

4A high look, and a proud heart, [Even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want.

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

8The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked; But as for the pure, his work is right.

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