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!

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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 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
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.