Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. New Living Translation Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. English Standard Version The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. Berean Standard Bible The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. King James Bible The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. New King James Version The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. New American Standard Bible The plans of the diligent certainly lead to advantage, But everyone who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty. NASB 1995 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. NASB 1977 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. Legacy Standard Bible The thoughts of the diligent lead surely to profit, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. Amplified Bible The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage, But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty. Christian Standard Bible The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor. Holman Christian Standard Bible The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor. American Standard Version The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. Contemporary English Version If you plan and work hard, you will have plenty; if you hurry to get rich, you will end up poor. English Revised Version The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. GOD'S WORD® Translation The plans of a hard-working person lead to prosperity, but everyone who is [always] in a hurry ends up in poverty. Good News Translation Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough. International Standard Version Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor. Majority Standard Bible The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. NET Bible The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. New Heart English Bible The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Webster's Bible Translation The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. World English Bible The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe purposes of the diligent [are] only to advantage, "" And of every hasty one, only to want. Young's Literal Translation The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. Smith's Literal Translation The purposes of the active only to abundance; and every one hastening only to want. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want. Catholic Public Domain Version The intentions of the robust continually bring forth abundance. But all the lazy are continually in need. New American Bible The plans of the diligent end in profit, but those of the hasty end in loss. New Revised Standard Version The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to want. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe thoughts of the elect tend surely to plenteousness; but those of evil men cause want. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The thoughts of the elect one are trusting, and those of the evil one cause want. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The King's Heart…4Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin. 5The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty. 6Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.… Cross References Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 13:4 The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... Proverbs 19:15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... Ecclesiastes 10:18 Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... Luke 14:28-30 Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it? / Otherwise, if he lays the foundation and is unable to finish the work, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, / saying, ‘This man could not finish what he started to build.’ 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. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Romans 12:11 Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Treasury of Scripture The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but of every one that is hasty only to want. thoughts Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Proverbs 27:23-27 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds… of every Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. Proverbs 28:22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. Jump to Previous Abundance Acting Advantage Diligent Haste Hasteth Hasty Industry Lead Outcome Over-Quick Plans Plenteousness Poverty Profit Purposes Rushes Surely Tend Thoughts Want WealthJump to Next Abundance Acting Advantage Diligent Haste Hasteth Hasty Industry Lead Outcome Over-Quick Plans Plenteousness Poverty Profit Purposes Rushes Surely Tend Thoughts Want WealthProverbs 21 1. The king's heart in the hand of the LordThe plans of the diligent bring plenty This phrase emphasizes the value of careful planning and hard work. In biblical context, diligence is often associated with wisdom and righteousness. Proverbs frequently contrasts the diligent with the lazy, highlighting the rewards of perseverance and thoughtful preparation. The Hebrew culture valued agriculture and trade, where planning was essential for success. This principle is echoed in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 10:4, which states that "lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." The idea of diligence aligns with the biblical work ethic, where labor is seen as a form of stewardship of God's creation. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul exemplifies diligence in his ministry, often working as a tentmaker to support himself (Acts 18:3). as surely as haste leads to poverty Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His insights into human behavior and godly living are captured in the book of Proverbs. 2. Israel The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and guiding the community in righteous living. 3. The Diligent This refers to individuals who are careful, persistent, and hardworking in their endeavors, embodying a key virtue in biblical wisdom literature. 4. The Hasty Those who act with undue speed or without careful thought, often leading to negative consequences, as highlighted in this proverb. 5. Poverty A state of lacking material wealth, often used in Proverbs to illustrate the consequences of foolish or unwise actions. Teaching Points The Value of DiligenceDiligence is a virtue that leads to abundance and success. It requires consistent effort and careful planning. The Danger of Haste Acting hastily without proper planning can lead to poor outcomes and poverty. It is important to take time to consider and plan our actions. Biblical Wisdom in Planning The Bible encourages us to seek wisdom and guidance from God in our planning, ensuring our efforts align with His will. Practical Steps for Diligence Set clear goals, create actionable plans, and remain committed to following through with perseverance. Trusting God with the Outcome While diligence is important, we must also trust God with the results, knowing that He ultimately provides and sustains.(5) The thoughts of every one that is hasty tend only to want.--This proverb is met with on all sides: "More haste, worse speed"; "Festina lente"; "Eile mit Weile."Verse 5. - The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness. Patient industry is rewarded by a certain increase (comp. Proverbs 12:11; Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 14:23). Says an English maxim, "Diligence is a fair for tune, and industry a good estate," The Greek gnomists have said tersely - Απαντα τὰ καλὰ τοῦ πονοῦντος γίγνεται "To him who labours all good things accrue Προπέτεια σολλοῖς ἐστὶν αἰτία κακῶν. (See a long dissertation on Festinatio praepropera in Erasmus's 'Adagia.') This verse is omitted in the chief manuscripts of the Septuagint. Hebrew The plansמַחְשְׁב֣וֹת (maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan of the diligent חָ֭רוּץ (ḥā·rūṣ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2742: Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager bring plenty, לְמוֹתָ֑ר (lə·mō·w·ṯār) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4195: Abundance, preeminence as surely אַךְ־ (’aḵ-) Adverb Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely as haste [leads] אָ֝֗ץ (’āṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 213: To press, to be close, hurry, withdraw to poverty. לְמַחְסֽוֹר׃ (lə·maḥ·sō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4270: A need, thing needed, poverty Links Proverbs 21:5 NIVProverbs 21:5 NLT Proverbs 21:5 ESV Proverbs 21:5 NASB Proverbs 21:5 KJV Proverbs 21:5 BibleApps.com Proverbs 21:5 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 21:5 Chinese Bible Proverbs 21:5 French Bible Proverbs 21:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent surely lead (Prov. 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