Proverbs 10:4

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Summary

Proverbs 10:4

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Becometh

But

Proverbs 13:4

Proverbs 21:5

1 Corinthians 15:58

General references

Proverbs 6:11

Bible References

Becometh

Go to the ant, you sluggard; observe its ways and be wise!

One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.

The diligent person will rule, but the slothful will become a slave.

Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.

The sluggard will not plow during the planting season, so at harvest time he looks for the crop but has nothing.

I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

Because of laziness the roof caves in, and because of idle hands the house leaks.

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life -- the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him."

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

But

The appetite of the sluggard craves but gets nothing, but the desire of the diligent will be abundantly satisfied.

The plans of the diligent lead only to plenty, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.

So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

General references

and your poverty will come like a robber, and your need like an armed man.