Translations
Modern
…and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
Traditional
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.
Literal
…and your poverty comes like one walking, and your need like a man of shield.
Latin
…et veniet tibi quasi viator egestas, et pauperies quasi vir armatus. Si vero impiger fueris, veniet ut fons messis tua, et egestas longe fugiet a te.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
…and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and need like a bandit.
Notes
Laziness leads to poverty. It will arrive quickly and harshly, like when a robber or bandit attacks and steals. See parallel passage Proverbs 24:33–34.
Lazy people sleep instead of preparing for what they need (see also Proverbs 24:33–34). They are the opposite of self-motivated and hardworking ants.
Extra sleep and more slumber sarcastically describe a lazy person’s ambition.
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Glossary
Topics
Early Rising: Neglect of, Leads to Poverty Idleness: General Scriptures Concerning Lazy People Poverty: General Scriptures Concerning Rising: Late: Consequences of Slothfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Tramp Wasting Time Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning