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Proverbs 21:5

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The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Proverbs 21:5 · KJV · King James Version

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Proverbs 21:3–7

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. 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.

Translation: KJV (King James Version) · Dataset edition/version: eng-kjv-source-2026-08-19

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Proverbs 21:5
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Proverbs 21:3–7
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