Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
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Verse 13 is found in chapter 20 of Proverbs. No one can claim absolute moral purity by his own means, while false measures reveal concrete dishonesty. The section challenges the human tendency to justify oneself and emphasizes that the Lord knows one’s actions. The ears and eyes God made imply moral responsibility. Silver, gold, and precious stones have value, but lips that communicate knowledge have greater value.
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Compare Proverbs 20:13 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Liebe den Schlaf nicht, daß du nicht arm werdest; laß deine Augen wacker sein, so wirst du Brot genug haben.
No ames el sueño, porque no te empobrezcas; Abre tus ojos, y te hartarás de pan.
N'aime pas le sommeil, de peur que tu ne deviennes pauvre; Ouvre les yeux, tu seras rassasié de pain.
Non amare il sonno, che tu non impoverisca; Tieni gli occhi aperti, e sarai saziato di pane
Não ames o sono, para que não empobreças; abre os teus olhos, e te fartarás de pão.
不要貪睡,免致貧窮; 眼要睜開,就可吃飽。
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