Mithali 13:4
Proverbs 13:4 · Biblica® Open Kiswahili Contemporary Version 2015
Mvivu hutamani sana na hapati kitu, bali nafsi ya mwenye bidii hutoshelezwa kikamilifu.
Proverbs 13:4 in English
Proverbs 13:4 · Berean Standard Bible
The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
Context
2Kutoka tunda la midomo yake mtu hufurahia mambo mema,
bali wasio waaminifu wanatamani sana jeuri. 3Yeye alindaye midomo yake hulinda nafsi yake,
bali yeye asemaye kwa haraka ataangamia. 4Mvivu hutamani sana na hapati kitu,
bali nafsi ya mwenye bidii
hutoshelezwa kikamilifu. 5Mwenye haki huchukia uongo,
bali waovu huleta aibu na fedheha. 6Haki humlinda mtu mwadilifu,
bali uovu humwangusha mwenye dhambi.
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