Joshua 7:3

And they returned to Joshua and said unto him, Let not all the people go up, but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; do not make all the people to labour there; for they are but few.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard desires, and attains nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 21:25

The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.

Hebrews 4:11

Let us therefore make haste to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.

Hebrews 6:11-12

But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence until the end for the fulfillment of your hope,

2 Peter 1:5

Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, give all the more diligence to make your calling and election sure; for doing these things, ye shall never fall.

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Summary

And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; and make not all the people to labour thither; for they are but few.

Bible References

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Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard desires, and attains nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.
Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us therefore make haste to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience.
Hebrews 6:11
But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence until the end for the fulfillment of your hope,
2 Peter 1:5
Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;