The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.

A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.

Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

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Summary

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

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Thoughts

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

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A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.
A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

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