Proverbs 10:4-6

International Children’s Bible

⁴A lazy person will end up poor.
But a hard worker will become rich.

⁵A son who gathers crops when they are ready is wise.
But the son who sleeps through the harvest is a disgrace.

⁶People who do what is right will have rich blessings.
But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

Proverbs 10:4-6

New International Version

⁴Lazy hands make for poverty,^(A)
but diligent hands bring wealth.^(B)

⁵He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.^(C)

⁶Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.^[a]^(D)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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