Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

The thoughts of the diligent `tend' only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty `hasteth' only to want.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The purposes of the man of industry have their outcome only in wealth; but one who is over-quick in acting will only come to be in need.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; And everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.