Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance and advantage,
But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty.

Proverbs 10:4

Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

Proverbs 28:22

He who has an evil and envious eye hurries to be rich
And does not know that poverty will come upon him.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul (appetite) of the lazy person craves and gets nothing [for lethargy overcomes ambition],
But the soul (appetite) of the diligent [who works willingly] is rich and abundantly supplied.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance hastily gained [by greedy, unjust means] at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Be diligent to know the condition of your flocks,
And pay attention to your herds;

The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,

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