Joshua 7:3
They returned to Joshua, and said: Do not send all the people. Send about two or three thousand men to Ai to go up and capture Ai. Do not bother all the people for there are only a few there.
Proverbs 13:4
The lazy man desires and has nothing. The diligent man will be made rich.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.
Luke 13:24
Strive to go in through the narrow door. Many people will try to go in and will not be able.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us do our utmost to enter into that rest. Let no one fall into the same pattern of disobedience by not obeying the word.
Hebrews 6:11-12
We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end.
2 Peter 1:5
Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue.
2 Peter 1:10
Brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election (choosing) sure. If you do (practice) (exercise) (apply) these things, you will never stumble!