Proverbs 6:11

Septuagint · public domain

Thomson 1808

But is not poverty coming upon thee like an unwelcome traveller? And want, like a speedy courier? Whereas if thou be diligent, thy harvest will come like a fountain; and want, like a bad courier, will run away.

Brenton 1851

Then poverty comes upon thee as an evil traveller, and want as a swift courier:

Greek · Brenton

Εἶτʼ ἐνπαραγίνεταί σοι ὥσπερ κακὸς ὁδοιπόρος ἡ πενία, καὶ ἡ ἔνδεια ὥσπερ ἀγαθὸς δρομεύς·