Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend onely to plenteousnes: but of euery one that is hastie, onely to want.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The plans of the diligent {lead} surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty {comes} surely to poverty.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The thoughts of the diligent `tend' only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty `hasteth' only to want.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.
- Basic English Bible

The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
- Darby Bible

The thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want.
- English Revised Version

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 21:5

21:5 Hasty - Who manages his affairs rashly.