He becometh poor that dealeth {with} a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and {hath} nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; {therefore} shall he beg in harvest, and {have} nothing. {cold: or, winter}

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.