The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 21 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.”
Proverbs 21:5 · King James Version
To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. An: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes the plowing: or, the light
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.
The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. destroy: Heb. saw them, or, dwell with them
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“The thoughts”
H4284“of the diligent”
H2742“but of every one that is hasty”
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