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

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

So shall thy poverty come {as} one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. {an...: Heb. a man of shield}

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

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.

Lay down now, put me in a surety with thee; who {is} he {that} will strike hands with me?