Proverbs 10:4 meaning and explanation
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
Proverbs 10:4, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse is one of Solomon's short sayings in Proverbs 10, a chapter of paired contrasts teaching practical wisdom. The Hebrew word behind "idle" suggests slackness, a hand that lets go of work, while "diligent" describes a hand that is sharp and decisive.
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