Proverbs 21:5

The purposes of the active only to abundance; and every one hastening only to want

Proverbs 10:4

A slothful hand makes poverty, and the hand of the active will make rich.

Proverbs 28:22

A man of evil eye hasted for riches, and knew not that want shall come upon him.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the slothful one desiring, and nothing: and the soul of the active shall be made fat

Proverbs 14:29

The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts folly.

Proverbs 20:21

An inheritance greedily gotten in the beginning; and its latter state shall not be

Proverbs 27:23-27

Knowing, thou shalt know the face of thy flock; set thy heart to thy herds.

Ephesians 4:28

He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

And that ye be ambitions to remain quiet, and attend to your own things, and work with your own hands, as we enjoined 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
A slothful hand makes poverty, and the hand of the active will make rich.
Proverbs 13:4
The soul of the slothful one desiring, and nothing: and the soul of the active shall be made fat
Proverbs 27:23
Knowing, thou shalt know the face of thy flock; set thy heart to thy herds.
Ephesians 4:28
He stealing let him steal no more: and rather let him be wearied from fatigue, working good with the hands, that he have to impart to him having need.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
And that ye be ambitions to remain quiet, and attend to your own things, and work with your own hands, as we enjoined you;

Of every

Proverbs 14:29
The slow to anger of much understanding: and the short of spirit exalts folly.
Proverbs 20:21
An inheritance greedily gotten in the beginning; and its latter state shall not be
Proverbs 28:22
A man of evil eye hasted for riches, and knew not that want shall come upon him.