Proverbs 10:4

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Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
World English Bible (WEB)
He becometh poor{H7326}{(H8802)} that dealeth{H6213}{(H8802)} with a slack{H7423} hand{H3709}: but the hand{H3027} of the diligent{H2742} maketh rich{H6238}{(H8686)}.
Strong's King James
The poor works with slack hands, The diligent hand gains riches.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Poor is he who is working—a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Young's Literal Translation

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