The quote on the left refers mainly to those who strike out on their own doing what others think might be ridiculous.
I believe it also applies to those who are willing to work at ANY job just to be able to “pay the bills.”
There is something to be said for the one who is willing to work.
Tag: diligence
WHERE ARE THE JOBS
Pondering the Principles of Proverbs
New International Version
Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
New Living Translation
Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.
English Standard Version
A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
New American Standard Bible
Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
King James Bible
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.