Proverbs 14:23
In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 10:10
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 12:24
The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 28:19
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
Ecclesiastes 5:3
For the dream comes through much effort, and the voice of the fool through many words.
John 6:27
2 Thessalonians 3:10-12
For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is
1 Timothy 5:13
Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and
Hebrews 6:10-11
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
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The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the negligent and lazy will be put to forced labor.
He who cultivates his land will have plenty of bread,
But he who follows worthless people and frivolous pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
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There will be no work for Egypt
Which head or tail, [high] palm branch or [low] bulrush, may do.