Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness,.... A man that is thoughtful and studious, and wisely forms schemes in his mind, and diligently pursues them; the issue of it is, generally…

Here diligence is opposed, not to sloth but to haste. Undue hurry is as fatal to success as undue procrastination.

Here is, 1. The way to be rich. If we would live plentifully and comfortably in the world, we must be diligent in our business, and not shrink from the toil and trouble of it, but prosecute it…

but of every one i.e. but the thoughts(supplied from the first clause) of every one. It is more literal, however, and at the same time avoids attributing "thoughts" to him whose fault is want of…