Proverbs 20:13
“Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”
What does Proverbs 20:13 mean?
Proverbs 20:13 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread." This verse is a powerful reminder of the importance of diligence, hard work, and responsibility in order to avoid…
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Proverbs 20:13 states, "Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread." This proverbial wisdom speaks profoundly to us about the nature of diligence and the consequences of complacency. In a world that often glorifies rest and…
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Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment of communion with You, we come with hearts humbled and minds awakened to the profound wisdom of Your Word. As we reflect on the truth found in Proverbs 20:13, "Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be…
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