Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who is slow in his work becomes poor, but the hand of the ready worker gets in wealth.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

World English Bible (WEB)

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, But the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.