Proverbs 21:5

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

Proverbs 21:5 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness
A man that is thoughtful and studious, and wisely forms schemes in his mind, and diligently pursues them; the issue of it is, generally speaking, prosperity and plenty: such a man is usually thriving and flourishing; and this holds good in things spiritual, as well as in things temporal, ( Matthew 25:29 ) ; but of everyone [that is] hasty only to want;
that is in haste to be rich, and is resolved to be so, right or wrong, he comes at last to poverty and want: or he who is rash and precipitate in acting, who never thinks before he acts, but rashly engages in an affair; or, however, does not give himself time enough to think it over, but, as soon as ever it has entered his thoughts, he immediately attempts to put it in execution; a man so thoughtless and inconsiderate, so rash and hasty, brings himself and family to poverty; see ( Proverbs 20:21 ) .

Proverbs 21:5 In-Context

3 To do righteousness and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4 A high look and a proud heart, which is the fire of the wicked, is sin.

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

6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of those that seek death.

7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them because they refuse to do judgment.