Proverbs 15:19

The way of the lazy is as a hedge of thorns. But the way of the righteous is a wide path.

Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the wicked. He who guards his life will stay far away from them.

Proverbs 22:13

The lazy man says: There is a lion outside. I will be killed in the streets.

Numbers 14:1-3

All the Israelite congregation raised their voices and cried out loud all that night.

Numbers 14:7-9

They said to the entire congregation of Israel: The land we explored is very good.

Psalm 5:8

O Jehovah, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight in my presence.

Psalm 25:8-9

Jehovah is good and decent. That is why he teaches sinners the way they should live.

Psalm 25:12

Who is this person who respects Jehovah? He is the one whom Jehovah will teach the way he should choose.

Psalm 27:11

Teach me your way, O Jehovah. Lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

Proverbs 3:6

In all your ways acknowledge (recognize) Him and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 8:9

They are all straight talk to him who understands. It is proper to those who find knowledge.

Proverbs 26:13

The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

Isaiah 30:21

You will hear a voice behind you say: This is the way. Walk in it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.

Isaiah 35:8

There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.

Isaiah 57:14

One will say: 'Heap it up! Heap it up! Prepare the way; Take the stumbling block out of the way of my people.'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Made plain

Bible References

Way of the slothful

Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares are in the way of the wicked. He who guards his life will stay far away from them.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
Numbers 14:1
All the Israelite congregation raised their voices and cried out loud all that night.

The way of the righteous

Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge (recognize) Him and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 8:9
They are all straight talk to him who understands. It is proper to those who find knowledge.
Psalm 5:8
O Jehovah, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight in my presence.
Psalm 25:8
Jehovah is good and decent. That is why he teaches sinners the way they should live.
Psalm 27:11
Teach me your way, O Jehovah. Lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
Isaiah 30:21
You will hear a voice behind you say: This is the way. Walk in it, whether it turns to the right or to the left.
Isaiah 35:8
There will be a highway there, called: The Road of Holiness. No sinner will ever travel that road. No fools will mislead those who follow it.

Made plain

Isaiah 57:14
One will say: 'Heap it up! Heap it up! Prepare the way; Take the stumbling block out of the way of my people.'

General references

Proverbs 19:24
A lazy man hides his hand in the dish and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the lazy killed him for his hands refuse to work.
Proverbs 26:13
The lazy man says: There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.