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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 25

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Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
King James Version
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
American Standard Version
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.
New English Translation
What the sluggard desires will kill him, for his hands have refused to work.
World English Bible
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
30
[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
1
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.
3
A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.
4
By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.