Proverbs 15:19
The way of the lazy is like a hedge of thorns [it pricks, lacerates, and entangles him],
But the way [of life] of the upright is smooth and open like a highway.
Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
Proverbs 22:13
The lazy one [manufactures excuses and] says, “There is a lion outside!
I will be killed in the streets [if I go out to work]!”
Numbers 14:1-3
Then all the congregation [of Israel] raised their voices and cried out, and the people wept that night.
Numbers 14:7-9
and they spoke to all the congregation of the sons of Israel, saying, “The land through which we passed as spies is an exceedingly good land.
Psalm 5:8
O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight (direct, right) before me.
Psalm 25:8-9
Good and upright is the Lord;
Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
Psalm 25:12
Who is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with submissive wonder]?
He will teach him [through His word] in the way he should choose.
Psalm 27:11
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me on a level path
Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].
Proverbs 3:6
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
Proverbs 8:9
“They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind],
And right to those who find knowledge and live by it.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy person [who is self-indulgent and relies on lame excuses] says, “There is a lion in the road!
A lion is in the open square [and if I go outside to work I will be killed]!”
Isaiah 30:21
Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 35:8
A highway will be there, and a roadway;
And it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed];
And fools will not wander on it.
Isaiah 57:14
And it will be said,
“Build up, build up, clear the way.
Remove the stumbling block out of the way [of the spiritual return] of My people.”
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Way of the slothful
The way of the righteous
Made plain
General references
Bible References
Way of the slothful
Thorns and snares are in the way of the obstinate [for their lack of honor and their wrong-doing traps them];
He who guards himself [with godly wisdom] will be far from them and avoid the consequences they suffer.
The lazy person [who is self-indulgent and relies on lame excuses] says, “There is a lion in the road!
A lion is in the open square [and if I go outside to work I will be killed]!”
The way of the righteous
And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
“They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind],
And right to those who find knowledge and live by it.
O Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies;
Make Your way straight (direct, right) before me.
Good and upright is the Lord;
Therefore He instructs sinners in the way.
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me on a level path
Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].
A highway will be there, and a roadway;
And it will be called the Holy Way.
The unclean will not travel on it,
But it will be for those who walk on the way [the redeemed];
And fools will not wander on it.
Made plain
And it will be said,
“Build up, build up, clear the way.
Remove the stumbling block out of the way [of the spiritual return] of My people.”
General references
The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
The desire of the lazy kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor;
The lazy person [who is self-indulgent and relies on lame excuses] says, “There is a lion in the road!
A lion is in the open square [and if I go outside to work I will be killed]!”