Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
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Bible References
Desireth
Proverbs 10:4
He becomes poor who deals with a lazy hand. The hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:11
He who tills his land will have plenty of bread. He who follows worthless people lacks sense.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Numbers 23:10
The descendants of Jacob are like specks of dust. Who can count them or number even one-fourth of the people of Israel? Let me die the death of innocent people. Let my end be like theirs.'
Made
Proverbs 11:25
The liberal person will prosper. He who waters will be watered.
Proverbs 28:25
The person with a proud heart stirs up discord. The person who trusts Jehovah will prosper.
Psalm 92:14
Even when they are old, they still bear fruit. They are always healthy and fresh.
Isaiah 58:11
Jehovah will continually guide you. He will satisfy your desire in scorched places and give strength to your bones. You will be like a watered garden and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
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Proverbs 6:11
Your poverty comes like a traveler. Your need comes like an armed man.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.