Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleIdle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Young's Literal Translation Poor [is] he who is working—a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich. King James Bible He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Hebrew Idleרְמִיָּ֑ה (rə·mî·yāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7423: Remissness, treachery hands כַף־ (ḵap̄-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan make עֹשֶׂ֥ה (‘ō·śeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make one poor, רָ֗אשׁ (rāš) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7326: To be in want or poor but diligent חָרוּצִ֣ים (ḥā·rū·ṣîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2742: Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager hands וְיַ֖ד (wə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand bring wealth. תַּעֲשִֽׁיר׃ (ta·‘ă·šîr) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6238: To accumulate, chiefly, to grow, rich |
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