Be diligent, have purpose and separate the superficial – Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 21:5
Diligent (strongs):
חֲרוּץ chărûwts, khaw-roots’; or חָרֻץ châruts; passive participle of H2782; properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager:—decision, diligent, (fine) gold, pointed things, sharp, threshing instrument, wall.
incised or (active) incisive (Websters 1828): having the quality of cutting or separateng the superficial
(figuratively) determination (Websters 1828): firm resolution, settled purpose, absolute direction
Proverbs 10:4
4 He becometh poor (needy) that dealeth with a slack (deceitful) hand: but the hand of the diligent (incisive, determination) maketh rich (accumulates).
Provers 12:24
24 The hand of the diligent (incisive, determination) shall bear rule (have, make to have dominion): but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 21:5
5 The thoughts of the diligent (incisive, determination) tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
Be diligent, have purpose and separate the superficial
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