New International Version Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. New Living Translation If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat! English Standard Version Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. Berean Standard Bible Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. Berean Literal Bible You should not love sleep, lest you be dispossessed; open your eyes, be satisfied with bread. King James Bible Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. New King James Version Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. New American Standard Bible Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. NASB 1995 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. NASB 1977 Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. Legacy Standard Bible Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food. Amplified Bible Do not love [excessive] sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes [so that you can do your work] and you will be satisfied with bread. Berean Annotated Bible Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. Christian Standard Bible Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat. Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t love sleep, or you will become poor; open your eyes, and you’ll have enough to eat.” American Standard Version Love not sleep, let thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Contemporary English Version If you sleep all the time, you will starve; if you get up and work, you will have enough food. English Revised Version Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do not love sleep or you will end up poor. Keep your eyes open, and you will have plenty to eat. Good News Translation If you spend your time sleeping, you will be poor. Keep busy and you will have plenty to eat. International Standard Version Do not love sleep or you'll become poor, keep your eyes open and you'll have plenty of food. NET Bible Do not love sleep, lest you become impoverished; open your eyes so that you might be satisfied with food. New Heart English Bible Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread. Webster's Bible Translation Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thy eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDo not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. World English Bible Don’t love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo not love sleep, lest you become poor, "" Open your eyes—be satisfied [with] bread. Berean Literal Bible You should not love sleep, lest you be dispossessed; open your eyes, be satisfied with bread. Young's Literal Translation Love not sleep, lest thou become poor, Open thine eyes -- be satisfied with bread. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt not love sleep lest thou shalt be dispossessed: open wide thine eyes, being filled with bread. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLove not sleep, lest poverty oppress thee: open thy eyes, and be filled with bread. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not love sleep, lest deprivation oppress you. Open your eyes and be satisfied with bread. New American Bible Do not love sleep lest you be reduced to poverty; keep your eyes open, have your fill of food. New Revised Standard Version Do not love sleep, or else you will come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLove not sleep test you come to poverty; open your eyes and you shall be satisfied with bread. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not love sleep, lest you become poor, but open your eyes and be satisfied with bread. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; Open thine eyes, and thou shalt have bread in plenty. Brenton Septuagint Translation Love not to speak ill, lest thou be cut off: open thine eyes, and be filled with bread. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Wine is a Mocker…12Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both. 13Do not love sleep, or you will grow poor; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of food. 14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats.… Cross References Do not love sleep, Proverbs 6:9-11 How long will you lie there, O slacker? When will you get up from your sleep? / A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Proverbs 24:33-34 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, / and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit. Proverbs 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. or you will grow poor; Proverbs 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags. Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 21:17 He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich. open your eyes, Ephesians 5:14 So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. and you will have plenty of food. Proverbs 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. Proverbs 28:19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Matthew 25:26-30 ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. / Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest. / Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. … 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Matthew 24:42-44 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Treasury of Scripture Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread. love Proverbs 6:9-11 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? … Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 12:11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding. open John 1:6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 1 Corinthians 15:34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. Jump to Previous Awake Bread Enough Eyes Food Grow Love Open Plenty Poor Poverty Satisfied Sleep SpareJump to Next Awake Bread Enough Eyes Food Grow Love Open Plenty Poor Poverty Satisfied Sleep SpareProverbs 20 1. Proper LivingDo not love sleep, Excessive sleep fosters idleness and neglect of daily duties. Israel’s agrarian life required steady labor in fields, homes, and trades, while proper rest remained part of God’s order. Pro 6:9-11 How long will you lie there, O slacker?… or you will grow poor; Neglecting work could quickly bring want, especially for families dependent on crops, livestock, or small commerce for their livelihood. Pro 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, … open your eyes, Wakefulness pictures alertness to responsibilities and opportunities that require attention. Eph 5:14 So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead… and you will have plenty of food. Diligent labor ordinarily produced the harvest and provision needed for a household. God’s provision does not excuse idleness but commonly works through faithful effort. Pro 12:11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but… Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical advice for living a life that honors God. 2. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where agricultural and manual labor were common, and diligence was necessary for survival and prosperity. 3. Wisdom Literature Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes practical teachings on how to live a life pleasing to God. Teaching Points The Dangers of LazinessLaziness can lead to poverty and lack. The love of sleep symbolizes a broader tendency towards idleness and neglect of responsibilities. The Call to Diligence Opening one's eyes is a metaphor for being alert and proactive. Diligence in work and life leads to provision and abundance. Spiritual Vigilance Just as physical laziness can lead to poverty, spiritual laziness can lead to a lack of growth and fruitfulness in one's spiritual life. Balance in Rest and Work While rest is important, it should not become an idol. Balance is key, ensuring that rest rejuvenates rather than hinders productivity. Practical Stewardship Being diligent in our daily tasks is a form of stewardship, honoring God with our time and resources. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 20:13?2. How does Proverbs 20:13 warn against laziness and promote diligence in daily life? 3. What practical steps can you take to "open your eyes" and avoid poverty? 4. How does Proverbs 20:13 connect with the biblical theme of stewardship and responsibility? 5. In what ways can you apply the principle of hard work in your vocation? 6. How can Proverbs 20:13 guide your approach to time management and productivity? 7. How does Proverbs 20:13 relate to the value of hard work in Christian teachings? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 20:13? 9. How does Proverbs 20:13 challenge modern views on work-life balance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 20? (13) Open thine eyes.--Be up and stirring.Verse 13. - Love not sleep lest thou come to poverty (see Proverbs 6:9, etc.). The fate of the sluggard is handled again in Proverbs 23:21, as often before; e.g. Proverbs 12:11; Proverbs 19:15. The LXX., taking שֵׁנָה (shenah), "sleep," as perhaps connected with the verb שְׁנָה (shanah), translate, "Love not to rail, that thou be not exalted (ἵνα μὴ ἐξαρωῇς)," i.e. probably, "Do not calumniate others in order to raise yourself;" others translate, "lest thou be cut off." Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satired with bread. These words seem to connect this clause with ver. 12. God gives the faculty, but man must make due use thereof. The gnomist urges, "Do not slumber at your post, or sit downwardly waiting; but be up and doing, be wakeful and diligent, and then you shall prosper." Proverbs 20:13 connects attitude to outcome. Cherishing sleep represents a misplaced love that drifts toward poverty, while choosing alert, energetic stewardship invites God-given abundance. The proverb upholds a life of disciplined, purposeful labor, trusting the Lord to honor diligence with sufficient provision. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not love תֶּֽאֱהַ֣ב (te·’ĕ·haḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f sleep, שֵׁ֭נָה (nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8142: Sleep or פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest you will grow poor; תִּוָּרֵ֑שׁ (tiw·wā·rêš) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3423: To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin open פְּקַ֖ח (pə·qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6491: To open, to be observant your eyes, עֵינֶ֣יךָ (‘ê·ne·ḵā) Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain [and] you will have plenty שְֽׂבַֽע־ (śə·ḇa‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7646: To be sated, satisfied or surfeited of food. לָֽחֶם׃ (lā·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain Additonal Resources Proverbs 20:13 Blue Letter BibleProverbs 20:13 Bible Gateway Proverbs 20:13 Bible.com Proverbs 20:13 NIV |
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