Proverbs 18:9

The one who is truly lazy in his work
is brother to a vandal.

Proverbs 28:24

The one who robs his father or mother
and says, “That’s no sin,”
is a companion to a man who destroys.

Proverbs 10:4

Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.

Proverbs 23:20-21

Don’t associate with those who drink too much wine
or with those who gorge themselves on meat.

Proverbs 24:30-34

I went by the field of a slacker
and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense.

Matthew 25:26

“But his master replied to him, ‘You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,

Hebrews 6:12

so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.

Job 30:29

I have become a brother to jackals
and a companion of ostriches.

Luke 15:13-14

Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living.

Luke 16:1-2

He also said to the disciples: “There was a rich man who received an accusation that his manager was squandering his possessions.

Romans 12:11

Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.

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