Proverbs 10:4

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

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

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

KJV King James Version: He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
WEB World English Bible: He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
ASV American Standard Version: He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Poor [is] he who is working — a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
DBY Darby Translation: He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
WBS Webster Bible: He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.