Proverbs 21:5

Plans of the persistent surely lead to productivity, but all who are hasty will surely become poor.

Proverbs 10:4

Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth.

Proverbs 28:22

The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.

Proverbs 13:4

The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.

Proverbs 14:29

Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.

Proverbs 27:23-27

Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed 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
Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth.
Proverbs 13:4
The lazy person craves, yet receives nothing, but the desires of the diligent are satisfied.
Proverbs 27:23
Keep well informed of the condition of your flocks and pay attention to your herds,
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
Also, make it your goal to live quietly, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you,

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance quickly obtained at the beginning will not be blessed at the end.
Proverbs 28:22
The miser is in a hurry to get wealthy, but he isn't aware that poverty will catch up with him.

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