4 Bible Verses about Diligence And Laziness Contrasted

He who is slow in his work becomes poor, but the hand of the ready worker gets in wealth.

The hater of work does not get his desires, but the soul of the hard workers will be made fat.

For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.

The hand of the ready worker will have authority, but he who is slow in his work will be put to forced work. Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad. The upright man is a guide to his neighbour, but the way of evil-doers is a cause of error to them.read more.
He who is slow in his work does not go in search of food; but the ready worker gets much wealth.