King James Bible
KJVThe thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 21:5 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The thoughts of the industrious al- ways bring forth abundance: but every sluggard is always in want. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness: but every one that is hasty hasteth only to want. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. | |
World English BibleWEB | The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The purposes of the diligent are only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but of every one that is hasty only to want. |