Jeremiah 4:3
For thus has the LORD said to every man of Judah and of Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and do not sow among thorns.
Hosea 10:12
Sow yourselves unto righteousness, reap yourselves unto mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is the time to seek the LORD until he comes and teaches you righteousness.
Matthew 13:7
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up and choked them.
Matthew 13:22
And he that was planted among the thorns is he that hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Mark 4:7
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
Luke 8:7
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.
Luke 8:14
And that which fell among thorns are those who when they have heard go forth and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life and bring no fruit to perfection.
Genesis 3:18
thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the grass of the field;
Mark 4:18-19
And these are those who are sown among thorns, such as hear the word,
Galatians 6:7-8
Do not deceive yourselves; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows that shall he also reap.