Proverbs 20:13 kjv — Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

King James Version

"Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread."

— Proverbs 20:13, King James Version

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Proverbs 20 — Context

10

Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the Lord.

11

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

12

The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.

13

Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

14

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

Proverbs 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 20:13 say?
Proverbs 20:13 in the King James Version reads: “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.”
Where is Proverbs 20:13 in the Bible?
Proverbs 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 13.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 20:13.
What translation should I read Proverbs 20:13 in?
Proverbs 20:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 20:13?
Proverbs 20:13 reads (KJV): “Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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