Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Bible References

Slothful

Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
But the soul of the diligent is made fat.
Proverbs 23:2
And put a knife to your throat
If you are a man of great appetite.
Proverbs 26:15
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again.

General references

Proverbs 19:24
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
Proverbs 26:14
As the door turns on its hinges,
So does the sluggard on his bed.