Proverbs 21:5

The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.

Proverbs 10:4

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

Proverbs 28:22

A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Bible References

Thoughts

Proverbs 10:4
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
Proverbs 13:4
The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 27:23
Know well the condition of your flock,
and pay attention to your herds,
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
to seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance gained prematurely
will not be blessed ultimately.
Proverbs 28:22
A greedy man is in a hurry for wealth;
he doesn’t know that poverty will come to him.

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