The Lord (A)will not allow the [a]righteous to hunger,
But He (B)will [b]reject the craving of the wicked.
Poor is one who works with [c]a lazy hand,
But the (C)hand of the diligent makes rich.
He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:3 Lit soul of the righteous
  2. Proverbs 10:3 Lit thrust away
  3. Proverbs 10:4 Lit an idle hand

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,(A)
    but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.(B)

Lazy hands make for poverty,(C)
    but diligent hands bring wealth.(D)

He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
    but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.(E)

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