Proverbs 10:4 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 10:4 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
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King James Version Public Domain
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
A palm of idleness makes poverty, but the hand of the diligent ones makes rich.
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