World English Bible
Proverbs 21:5
“The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 21
3
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
4
A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5
The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
6
Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
7
The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they refuse to do what is right.